Van Sales Representative - Food & Beverage - Traditional Trade & HoReCa

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai seeks a Sales Executive to manage product distribution across retail outlets. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sales experience in the FMCG sector within the UAE, strong relationship-building skills, and a valid UAE driving license. This role focuses on achieving sales targets and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales within FMCG or beverage sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE Traditional Trade channel.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Sell and distribute products to retail outlets.
• Build and maintain relationships with store owners.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure product freshness.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sell and distribute the product range to retail outlets across an assigned route, achieving daily, weekly, and monthly sales and distribution targets.
• Promote products to new and existing customers through in-person visits, upselling, and new product introductions.
• Monitor stock levels, ensure product freshness, and rotate inventory at customer locations to maintain availability and reduce wastage.
• Take and confirm orders, prepare invoices or sales slips, and collect payments in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure customers receive the right products in the right quantities and follow up on any delivery issues with the back-office or warehouse team.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with store owners, managers, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Visit all customers on the assigned route as per schedule, address queries, handle objections, and resolve service issues promptly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3+ year Experience in sales within the FMCG, beverage, or food & beverage sectors in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE Traditional Trade channel, including retail stores, independent groceries, mini-marts, and convenience outlets
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets, maintaining customer relationships, and in-field execution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and priorities effectively, and maintain accountability for route performance.
• Familiarity with basic sales reporting tools and inventory processes.
• Valid UAE manual driving license is required.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English language proficiency is required; knowledge of additional languages (Arabic, Hindi,
Urdu) is an advantage.