Food Sales Rep

CVQuest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Base salary plus commission

Job summary

CVQuest seeks a qualified Chef-turned Sales Representative for our Maitland area in Cape Town. You will advise on product applications, promote high-quality food items and build strong client relationships while expanding market presence.

This on-site role features Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 with a company vehicle. Basic salary plus commission rewards a self-motivated, target-driven professional who holds a valid driver's license and SA citizenship.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with proven culinary background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Marketing knowledge.
• Passion for food, people and problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, confident and target-driven.
• Valid driver’s license.
• SA citizen.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on product application and menu solutions.
• Build strong relationships with customers.
• Drive sales growth through marketing strategies.
• Conduct demos and tastings to showcase products.
• Identify new opportunities in the food service sector.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Marketing knowledge

Sales mindset

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Problem solving

Food passion

Education

Qualified chef

Job description

Our Maitland (Cape Town) based client is looking for a qualified Chef ready to take their passion for food beyond the kitchen as their Sales Representative. The successful candidate will build strong client relationships, promote high-quality food products and expand their market presence. A valid driver’s license is non-negotiable.

Requirements:

• Qualified chef
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Marketing knowledge
• Passion for food, people and problem-solving
• Self-motivated, confident and target-driven
• Valid driver’s license
• SA citizen

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

Salary:

• Basic + commission
• Company vehicle

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on product application and menu solutions
• Build strong relationships with customers
• Drive sales growth through effective communication and marketing strategies
• Conduct demos and tastings to showcase products
• Identify new opportunities in the food service sector