Sales Executive (FMCG) - Africa

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

PE003160/RB

Date posted:

Friday, February 14, 2025

Location:

East Rand, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Beauty & Personal Care Industry, is looking to employ a results-driven Sales Executive (FMCG) to lead the expansion of their business within the South African and African Market.

This position is based in the East Rand, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

A relevant bachelor’s degree will be advantageous.
Previous sales experience in the African market is a non-negotiable requirement.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in sales to national chain retailers or supermarkets in Africa, specifically in the FMCG or beauty-related sectors.
Experience must be recent, not be older than one year.
Extensive experience in securing sales of FMCG goods with top retail chains.
Proven history of successfully closing deals and managing accounts with major retail chains in Africa, preferably within the last year.
Deep understanding of African retail markets and consumer trends in the targeted regions.
Willingness and ability to travel within Africa as needed (including SA).
An established network of key contacts, including buyers from national retail chains, essential.
Ability to work independently, manage market expansion initiatives, and achieve sales targets.

Territory Management:

Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to the following regions:
Southern Africa: South Africa and neighboring countries, East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, and neighboring countries,
West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, and neighboring countries.

Duties:

Business Development - Collaborate with the Director of Operations to identify and secure new business opportunities with national retailers across Africa.
Lead the expansion and grow the company’s footprint within the Africa market by leveraging your established relationships with major national retailers and securing high-value deals within 4 to 6 months of joining the team.
Market Expansion - Promote and sell products to key supermarkets and national chain stores throughout the region.
Travel - Travel across Africa to build relationships, attend meetings, and close sales deals.
Collaboration - Work with brokerage firms and local distributors to ensure market penetration.
Territory Management - Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to the Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa regions.
Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong connections with key decision-makers at national chain retailers.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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