Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES (WRS)
POSITION: SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Location: Blantyre
OVERVIEW
Workforce Recruitment Services (WRS), on behalf of its client, a growing and dynamic company operating in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and results-driven candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Diploma in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sales, preferably in FMCG, bottled water, beverages or a related industry.
• Proven ability to identify and develop new customers and sales opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of route-to-market sales, distribution, retail and wholesale channels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion and customer-service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with sales targets and deliver measurable results.
• Good knowledge of the local market.
• Ability to develop relationships with distributors, shops, supermarkets, institutions, hotels, restaurants and other potential customers.
• Self-motivated, energetic, disciplined and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good reporting, record-keeping and basic computer skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned territories and conduct regular market visits.
• A valid driving licence is an added advantage.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Results-oriented, trustworthy, presentable, hardworking, customer-focused, energetic and passionate about achieving sustainable sales growth.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify and develop new customers and sales opportunities.
• Increase sales volumes and expand the company's market presence.
• Maintain strong and professional relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Develop and manage customer accounts within assigned territories.
• Drive route-to-market sales and distribution across retail and wholesale channels.
• Conduct regular market visits and gather relevant market intelligence.
• Develop relationships with distributors, shops, supermarkets, institutions, hotels, restaurants and other potential customers.
• Monitor competitors, market trends and customer needs.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and deliver measurable sales results.
• Prepare regular sales reports and maintain accurate customer records.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer queries professionally.
• Travel within assigned territories and conduct regular field activities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed, updated CV to:
Email: applications2.workforce@gmail.com
Please use "SALES REPRESENTATIVE" as the email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Workforce Recruitment Services is an equal opportunity employer.