Field Sales Agent

Ready to take the next step as a Field Sales Agent? Join a respected retail group in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

A strong customer-service focus and energy on the shop floor are essential.

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Attend trade shows, industry conferences, and professional networking events to represent the organisation, generate qualified leads, gather market intelligence on competitor activity and product offerings, and build lasting relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities through a strategic mix of cold calling, networking at industry events, LinkedIn outreach, referrals from satisfied clients, and systematic market research to build a robust and diverse sales pipeline.
• Conduct compelling face-to-face and virtual sales presentations and live product demonstrations to prospective clients, clearly articulating the value proposition, competitive differentiators, and measurable return on investment relevant to their specific business challenges.

Sales Administration & Reporting

• Generate weekly and monthly sales performance reports including pipeline analysis, conversion rates, revenue against targets, and territory performance metrics, presenting findings and actionable insights to the sales manager during structured review meetings.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of all sales activities, client interactions, pipeline opportunities, and deal status in the CRM system, ensuring data accuracy to enable reliable sales forecasting and informed management decision-making.
• Prepare and submit accurate sales quotations, proposals, and tender response documents within client deadlines, ensuring pricing is approved according to the organisation's delegation of authority and that all submissions meet margin guidelines.

• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport for field sales roles requiring travel to client locations.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and close sales effectively.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to manage a large and diverse client portfolio efficiently.
• Proficiency in CRM software such as Salesforce, Zoho, or HubSpot for pipeline management and sales reporting.
• For management roles, proven experience in leading and motivating a sales team to achieve targets.