Key Accounts Manager

Status Staffing; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 304,668 - 364,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Commission

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Sales Representative in Midrand, Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage an existing client portfolio while pursuing new business opportunities in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities include presenting tailored solutions, building strong relationships, and achieving sales targets. Applicants should have strong sales skills, a valid driver's license, and be self-motivated. The position offers a basic salary of R30 000 plus benefits and commission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Professional appearance and articulate communication skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a client portfolio; pursue new business opportunities.
• Present tailored product solutions to clients.
• Build long-term customer relationships and ensure after-sales support.
• Drive sales and exceed targets.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and target-driven

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Matric

Tools

Pastel

Job description

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
SECTOR: Sales
BASIC SALARY: R30 000.00 + Benefits + Commission
START DATE: A.S.A.P / Immediate

Requirements

• Proven experience in selling raw materials into the food and beverage manufacturing industry (preferred)
• Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Professional, well‑presented, and articulate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and resilient
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational, administrative, and time‑management skills
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office (Pastel advantageous)
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Matric

Duties

• Manage and grow an existing client portfolio while actively pursuing new business opportunities
• Present product solutions and a range of options tailored to client needs
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Drive sales performance and expand the customer base
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage after‑sales support professionally
• Achieve and exceed sales targets
• Submit weekly sales reports and client visit feedback
• Participate in regular sales meetings
• Travel nationally as required
• Report directly to Directors

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30