FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Job summary
The Field Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth by identifying new business opportunities, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring consistent product availability within the assigned territory. The role involves promoting the company's bakery products, achieving sales targets, expanding market coverage, collecting market intelligence, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Job descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY FMCG
SALARY KSHS.25,000-35,000
JOB LOCATION MLOLONGO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales & Business Development
· Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the assigned territory.
· Identify and acquire new customers, including wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and institutions.
· Promote the company's bakery products and introduce new product lines to customers.
· Develop strategies to increase market penetration and sales volume.
· Conduct regular customer visits to maintain strong business relationships.
Customer Relationship Management
· Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
· Provide customers with product information, pricing, and promotional offers.
· Address customer inquiries, complaints, and service issues promptly.
· Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Order Management & Sales Administration
· Receive customer orders and ensure timely submission for processing.
· Follow up on order fulfillment and delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
· Monitor stock availability at customer outlets and recommend replenishment.
· Maintain accurate sales records, customer databases, and territory reports.
Market Intelligence
· Monitor competitor products, pricing, promotions, and market activities.
· Collect customer feedback and identify emerging market trends.
· Provide regular reports and recommendations to management on market opportunities and challenges.
· Identify opportunities for product improvement and business growth.
Collections & Account Management
· Follow up on customer payments and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
· Monitor customer credit limits in accordance with company policies.
· Work closely with the finance department to reconcile customer accounts.
· Maintain healthy customer accounts while minimizing overdue debts.
Product Merchandising & Brand Visibility
· Ensure company products are well displayed and merchandised at customer outlets.
· Monitor product freshness, shelf rotation, and product presentation.
· Support promotional campaigns, product launches, and marketing initiatives.
· Maintain brand visibility and ensure compliance with merchandising standards.
Collections & Account Management
· Follow up on customer payments and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
· Monitor customer credit limits in accordance with company policies.
· Work closely with the finance department to reconcile customer accounts.
· Maintain healthy customer accounts while minimizing overdue debts.
Product Merchandising & Brand Visibility
· Ensure company products are well displayed and merchandised at customer outlets.
· Monitor product freshness, shelf rotation, and product presentation.
· Support promotional campaigns, product launches, and marketing initiatives.
· Maintain brand visibility and ensure compliance with merchandising standards.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
· Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Minimum of 2 years' sales experience in the FMCG industry, preferably within the bakery or food manufacturing sector.
· Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
· Good understanding of FMCG sales and distribution channels.
· Ability to identify business opportunities and close sales.
· Strong customer service orientation.
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and manage an assigned sales territory.
HOW TO APPLY
· If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
· Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
· Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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