On behalf of an internal client, we are seeking to recruit a qualified and results-driven Assistant Sales Representative to support sales operations, customer relationship management, route performance, market intelligence, and achievement of sales targets within assigned territories.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a shared-service firm under the Mini Group of Companies, offering specialized recruitment and HR solutions across various industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Territory Sales Manager through the Sales Representative, the Assistant Sales Representative will support the sales team in building sales pipelines, monitoring sales performance, coordinating with distributors and internal teams, expanding market share, and ensuring customers receive quality service. The role requires a collaborative, field-oriented, and target-driven individual with strong selling, negotiation, reporting, and customer relationship skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Sales Support & Customer Coordination

Coordinate, monitor, and follow up on day-to-day sales activities between the company and customers, including order follow-ups, delivery confirmations, and payment follow-ups to ensure sales proceeds are collected on time.

b) Market Intelligence & Competitor Monitoring

Carry out market surveys on emerging trends, competitor activities, pricing, and product quality, and submit timely reports to management for decision-making.

c) Customer Relationship Management

Maintain close contact with customers, handle complaints, address issues relating to product quality, service delivery, expiries, and staff conduct, while sustaining strong customer loyalty and business continuity.

d) Route Management & Sales Performance

Support the Sales Representative in monitoring distributor performance, reviewing routes, improving route efficiency, and capturing route data including customer details, average sales, kilometres covered, delivery times, collection times, and route challenges.

e) Pricing, Merchandising & Product Standards

Conduct regular market checks to ensure products are sold at recommended prices, educate customers on pricing requirements, and support merchandising standards and display building.

f) Delivery & Crew Compliance

Support spot-checks on delivery vehicles to ensure adherence to route rules, timings, hygiene standards, crew conduct, and compliance with company requirements.

g) Reporting & Data Capture

Prepare and submit daily route visit reports, monthly sales and mileage reports, customer data, customer complaints reports, and other sales performance reports required for timely decision-making.

h) Business Growth Support

Support the Sales Representative in commissioning new routes, recruiting new customers, identifying new sales channels, and building an effective sales crew team within the assigned territory.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a relevant field.

Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in a similar role within the FMCG category.

Professional qualification in a related field is an added advantage.

Computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Valid driving license, Class BCE, is required.

Key Skills & Competencies

Good product knowledge and understanding of FMCG sales operations.

Strong selling, negotiation, conflict handling, and problem-solving skills.

Basic coaching skills and ability to support sales crews and customers.

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Creative, innovative, result-oriented, and able to work independently and within a team.

High degree of integrity and strong ethical standards.

Knowledge of merchandising standards and good display-building skills.

Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Flexibility to work irregular hours and in varying locations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV via www.minigrp.com/careers.

Kindly quote “Assistant Sales Representative” in the subject line.

Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.

Deadline: COB 24th July 2026

NB:

We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks.