VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Experienced Sales Representative

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Existing connections in the snack industry are essential.
At least three years of experience in sales, sales support, or sales operations, ideally in fast-moving consumer goods or manufacturing.
A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Willingness to travel extensively, 60% or more, across South Africa.
Must currently live in South Africa.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage potential importers and distributors for the client's snack products.
Conduct market research to uncover sales opportunities and assess distributor capabilities.
Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Negotiate agreements that benefit the company and its partners.
Ensure smooth distribution of products into target markets.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in fast-moving consumer goods or manufacturing is preferred.

Experienced Sales Representative

VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2025-03-20

Workplace: remote

Description

Experienced Sales Representative – FMCG (Snacks) | Remote, South Africa

Are you a results-driven sales professional with strong connections in the snack industry? Do you have the drive to expand market reach and build lasting partnerships? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
We are seeking an Experienced Sales Representative to identify and secure distributors and importers for our client’s snack products in South Africa. This is a remote role that requires frequent travel and a proactive approach to market expansion, relationship-building, and sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage potential importers and distributors for our client’s snack products.
Conduct market research to uncover sales opportunities and assess distributor capabilities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
Negotiate agreements that benefit both the company and its partners.
Ensure smooth distribution of products into target markets.

Requirements

Existing connections in the snack industry – this is essential.
Three or more years of experience in sales, sales support, or sales operations, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
A strong networker and relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
Highly goal-driven, resilient, and proactive in seeking out opportunities.
Willingness to travel extensively (60% or more) across South Africa.
South African residency – this role is only open to candidates currently living in South Africa.

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About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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