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O'Brien Recruitment

Sales Activators (Contract positions in Jhb, PTA, CT, Durban) (FMCG Industry)

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R17,000 per month
  • Contract Junior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 15 Jan 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2630920
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About the position

This is not a desk job.
This is boots-on-the-ground, sleeves-rolled-up, make-things-happen work.

We’re looking for a Sales Activator who thrives in fast lanes, loves the buzz of the trade, and knows that visibility drives velocity. If you’re commercially sharp, socially fearless, and wired to execute, read on.

Why this role?

Because some people want comfort, and others want momentum.
This role is for someone who wants visibility, accountability, growth, and the thrill of seeing their work come alive in the market.

If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to activate, this is your stage.  Please apply here directly or forward your CV to [Email Address Removed]

What you’ll be trusted with

Winning in the Market
Own and activate your territory with purpose. Drive volume, distribution, and availability across on-premise and off-premise outlets. You don’t wait for opportunities — you create them.

Perfect Store Execution
Ensure the brand shows up strong, bold, and unmistakable. Execute promotional plans, secure premium placements, implement POS, and make sure every outlet looks the way it should — every time.

Building Real Relationships
You’ll be the face of the brand in your area. Build long-term partnerships with outlet owners, managers, and staff through regular visits, strong communication, and commercial credibility.

Sales & Performance Delivery
Achieve (and stretch beyond) volume targets, distribution goals, and KPI’s. Track performance, analyse results, and course-correct quickly. No excuses — just execution.

Insight & Reporting
Provide accurate, timely market feedback. Capture data, report on trends, identify opportunities, and flag risks. What you see in the trade matters — and you’ll be heard.

Collaboration & Alignment
Work closely with internal teams to ensure flawless activation. From promotions to campaigns, you’ll help turn strategy into reality at outlet level.

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in sales, field sales, or trade activation (FMCG exposure is a strong advantage)

  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

  • High energy, resilience, and self-discipline

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building ability

  • Comfort working independently in a fast-moving environment

  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively

  • Confidence using sales systems, reporting tools, and digital platforms

 

Desired Skills:

  • Activation Management
  • Insights
  • Reporting
  • Sales

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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