Sales Representative - Hair Products Distribution

About the role

EVA Hair is looking for a Sales Representative in Harare to sell its full range of braids and weaves to wholesalers, hair shops, salons and retailers in Harare and assigned regions. The role involves visiting customers on a planned weekly route, taking orders and arranging deliveries, while expanding the distribution network and meeting sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Visit customers on a planned weekly route, take orders, arrange deliveries and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify and open new customer accounts and expand the distribution network into new areas.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets set by management.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, orders, stock issued, deliveries and payments, and submit daily and weekly sales reports.
• Promote new products and colour launches, and support in-store promotions, salon activations and marketing campaigns.
• Gather market intelligence on customer preferences, competitor products and pricing, and report findings to management.
• Represent the company professionally and protect the reputation of the EVA Hair brand.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years' proven sales experience, preferably in FMCG, hair, beauty or cosmetics.
• Strong knowledge of the Harare hair-shop and salon trade; existing customer relationships are an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer-service skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Honest, reliable and well presented.
• A clean Class 4 driver's licence is an advantage.

Required skills

• Basic computer literacy (WhatsApp, Excel, email).
• Ability to keep accurate records.