Overview
Sales Executive Jobs in Midrand, South Africa at Stonebridge HR Solutions
A leading multinational company in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic, polished, and results-driven Sales Executive to join their high-performing team. If you are passionate about building relationships, exceeding targets, and driving business growth, this is your chance to take your sales career to the next level.
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Tertiary qualification will be beneficial but not essential
- 5+ years external (field) Sales experience
- Pharmaceutical sales / field merchandising in retail / beauty / health industry experience would be preferable
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English
- Customer focused and able to prioritize long-term client relationships over short-term wins. Understands customer needs and provides solutions.
- Time management, organised, self-motivated, and a natural go-getter.
- Passion for sales and relationship building.
- Comfortable with cold calling and sourcing new clients.
- Results orientated and focused on achieving sales goals and understands how their work impacts the company’s bottom line.
- Adaptable and flexible to different customers and markets.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Integrity and Reliability:
Builds trust through honesty, consistency, and ethical behaviour. - Tech-Savvy:
Comfortable using CRMs, mobile tools, and digital communication platforms. - Willingness to Learn:
Open to feedback, training, and continuous improvement. - Must own vehicle.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Willing and able to go on Country trips 1-2 weeks per month (costs will be covered).
Areas covering:
- Johannesburg North
- Johannesburg West
- Country trips to the Free State
Responsibilities:
*Manage an existing database as well new business development
- Client Relationship Management:
- Service and maintain a well-established existing customer base and build strong relationships with customers.
- Actively identify and acquire new business through proactive outreach and cold calling.
- In-Store Execution:
- Clean, dust, and maintain display stands at customer sites.
- Set up and refresh in-store marketing materials and ensure products are in optimal display locations.
- Negotiate and secure in-store marketing and promotional opportunities.
- Sales & Order Generation:
- Proactively drive product orders across the full range—not just reactive order taking.
- Assess stock levels and trends to offer smart replenishment suggestions and upselling.
- Staff Training & Service Delivery:
- Train in-store staff on our products, including hygiene, technique, and customer interaction.
- Support the store team to ensure service consistency and professionalism.
- Chain Store Account Management:
- Visit national retail head office customers and complete required activities during these visits to qualify for visit-based remuneration.
- Trade Shows & Special Events:
- Attend and work at company trade shows or promotional events, including over occasional weekends (with prior notice).
Salary:
- Competitive salary with lucrative benefits as well as commission
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Title: Sales Executive
Company: Stonebridge HR Solutions
Location: Midrand, South Africa
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