Route Sales Driver – Bakery & Customer Growth

Edge Executive Search Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group is recruiting a Driver Salesman for a Pretoria-based FMCG route leadership role. You will deliver bakery products, sell on route, and maintain strong customer relations, supporting growth and service excellence.

The role combines professional driving with sales responsibilities, daily cash handling, and route management. You will work independently, ensuring safety, timeliness, and accurate POD documentation.

Qualifications

• Matric and a clean driving record are required.
• Strong customer service orientation and numerical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are required.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily delivery routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bakery products safely and on schedule.
• Achieve daily and monthly sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify new customers and opportunities along your route.
• Ensure timely deliveries and communicate delays.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and care for company assets.
• Complete daily stock counts and reconcile stock accurately.
• Collect customer payments and ensure accurate cash handling.
• Obtain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation for every delivery.
• Manage returns and maintain accurate basket control.
• Report competitor activity and market feedback.
• Supervise and support the Van Assistant while ensuring hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Negotiation

Cash handling

Communication

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group is recruiting a Driver Salesman for a Pretoria-based FMCG route leadership role. You will deliver bakery products, sell on route, and maintain strong customer relations, supporting growth and service excellence.

The role combines professional driving with sales responsibilities, daily cash handling, and route management. You will work independently, ensuring safety, timeliness, and accurate POD documentation.