Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Our Client, a leading manufacturer and exporter of hair care and body care products are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to join their team in West Nile, Eastern, Northern & Central Regions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market presence, and building strong relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and distributors of cosmetic products.

Responsibilities or duties

• Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Identify and onboard new retail outlets, distributors, and wholesalers.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.
• Present, promote, and sell the company’s cosmetic products to existing and potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, salons, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
• Provide product training and demonstrations to customers to enhance product knowledge.
• Address customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback professionally and promptly.
• Ensure optimal product placement, visibility, and stock availability in retail outlets.
• Monitor and report on competitor activities and market trends.
• Implement promotional activities and trade incentives to boost sales.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to prevent stockouts.
• Adhere to company sales policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Minimum of a Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Proficiency in using sales software and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with the Region’s local languages.

Experience needed

At least 2 years of field sales experience, preferably in FMCG, cosmetics

• Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Identify and onboard new retail outlets, distributors, and wholesalers.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.
• Present, promote, and sell the company’s cosmetic products to existing and potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, salons, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
• Provide product training and demonstrations to customers to enhance product knowledge.
• Address customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback professionally and promptly.
• Ensure optimal product placement, visibility, and stock availability in retail outlets.
• Monitor and report on competitor activities and market trends.
• Implement promotional activities and trade incentives to boost sales.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to prevent stockouts.
• Adhere to company sales policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Proficiency in using sales software and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with the Region’s local languages.

• Minimum of a Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.