Sales Assistant

RecruitMyMom; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in South Africa is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their team in Killarney Gardens. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and extensive training from senior sales leaders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong desire to pursue a career in sales. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, managing orders, and developing relationships within the hospitality industry. Opportunities for mentorship and long-term career growth are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Travel Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication for interactions with clients, both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Open to learning and guided mentorship, with a willingness to embrace the training process.
• Comfortable in professional and informal settings when engaging with clients.
• Candidates must have their own transport to travel to client sites.
• This is a permanent role; the company is seeking a long-term career-oriented candidate.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the sales team and with other departments.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in sales, focusing on client management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Sales Cycle, including order taking and invoicing.
• Engage in telesales, taking orders and managing invoicing.
• Shadow and eventually meet clients professionally.
• Identify and pursue new prospective clients.
• Receive hands-on mentorship from senior sales leaders.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Adaptability

Team-Oriented

Organised

Interest in Sales

Job description

Killarney Gardens, Table View, South Africa | Posted on 12/11/2025

A well-established company in the food manufacturing industry, specialising in providing top-tier services to the hospitality and catering sector, including hotels and coffee shop chains, is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join their team as a Sales Assistant. This full-time position working Mon-Fri offers micro flexible working hours. You will eventually be working client facing, visiting clients at their premises.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to break into sales within the catering and hospitality industry, with extensive training and mentorship provided by the Sales Director.

This role is ideal for someone who is keen to learn the ins and outs of the sales process, from order taking and invoicing to client interaction and prospecting.

You will be groomed to take on key responsibilities within the sales team, ultimately representing the company at client meetings and helping to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Sales Cycle: Understand the sales process within the company, including how orders are taken, invoicing is managed, and the flow from initial contact to client retention.
• Telesales & Order Management: Engage in telesales, calling both new and existing clients, taking orders, and managing invoicing responsibilities. Full training will be provided on internal systems and sales processes.
• Client Engagement: Shadow and eventually meet clients on behalf of the Sales Director and Sales Manager. Represent the company professionally and build strong relationships with clients. Attend meetings with clients, adapting your approach to fit both formal and informal settings.
• Prospecting: Identify and pursue new prospective clients in key sectors, particularly within the hospitality industry (hotels, coffee shop groups, office catering, etc.).
• Sales Mentorship: Receive hands-on mentorship from the Sales Director and Sales Manager, learning the A-Z of sales and client management, including client interactions, sales strategies, and industry-specific knowledge.

Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication for interactions with clients, both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Positive Attitude: Open to learning, guided mentorship, and feedback; willingness to embrace the training process for long-term success.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in both professional and informal settings when engaging with clients.
• Transport: Candidates must have their own transport to travel to client sites. A fair AA-related reimbursement rate will be provided for work-related travel.
• Long-Term Commitment: This is a permanent role; the company is seeking a long-term career-oriented candidate.
• Team-Oriented: Ability to work collaboratively within the sales team and with other departments to meet company objectives.
• Interest in Sales: Strong desire to pursue a career in sales, with a focus on client management and business development.
• Organised: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Comprehensive Training: Full training and guidance from senior sales leaders.
• Career Growth: Significant opportunities for personal development and long-term progression within the company.
• Travel Reimbursement: AA rates compensation for using a personal vehicle for work-related travel.
• Mentorship: Ongoing support and career development with opportunities to progress into more senior sales roles.
• Compensation: Fixed salary with the potential to work towards incentives.