The Assistant Sales Jobs at Premier are now open for candidates who are looking to build a career in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. These Assistant Sales Jobs offer a permanent opportunity to support daily product deliveries, customer service, and sales operations within Premier’s Bakery Sales division in East London. Successful candidates will assist the Driver/Salesman with product deliveries, customer collections, vehicle safety, and operational duties while ensuring excellent service to customers. The Assistant Sales Jobs provide valuable experience within one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers.
Position Details
- Position: Assistant Sales
- Company: Premier
- Department: Bakery Sales
- Site: BRB East London
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: East London, Eastern Cape
- Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Assistant Sales Jobs, applicants should have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Code 10 driver’s licence with PDP (advantageous)
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
- Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts
Advantageous:
- 1–2 years of experience in the FMCG industry
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Customer service skills
- Relationship-building abilities
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Responsibility
- People management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Key Responsibilities
- Check company products against the loading sheet before departure
- Assist with daily product deliveries
- Ensure vehicle safety and cleanliness
- Collect customer payments and cash in daily where applicable
- Offload products at customer locations
- Report accidents immediately to the Transport Department and Service Manager
- Assist the driver when reversing the truck according to company procedures
- Follow all company safety and operational policies
Why Apply
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Work for one of South Africa’s leading FMCG companies
- Gain valuable experience in sales and distribution
- Develop customer service and logistics skills
- Opportunity for career growth within Premier
- Market-related remuneration
- Work in a supportive and professional environment
- Build experience in the bakery and food manufacturing sector
Important Notes
- Applications close on 15 July 2026
- Position is based in East London, Eastern Cape
- Applicants must have a Grade 12 qualification
- A Code 10 driver’s licence with PDP is advantageous
- The role requires working Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and rotating 12-hour shifts, including night shifts
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted