Sales Exec

Skye Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry recruitment agency seeks a B2B Sales Representative for food safety certification services in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 3 years of experience in sales within the food sector. Responsibilities include business development, customer relationship management, and exceeding sales targets. This role requires knowledge of food safety standards and a strong ability to consult clients on compliance and certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years B2B sales experience in the food industry, preferably in food safety.
• Good knowledge of Food Safety regulations and certification processes.
• Experience in food manufacturing, hospitality, retail, or agricultural sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business for food safety certification services.
• Manage customer relationships with food manufacturers and processors.
• Promote certification services and meet sales targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Food Safety regulations & standards

B2B sales experience

Customer relationship management

Industry experience in Food manufacturing

Understanding of Risk and Compliance

Education

Diploma / Degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Food Technology / Biotechnology

Job description

Great opportunity for individual with own car, Relevant Degree (Food safety or related) and 3 years B2B sales experience in food industry.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Food Safety regulations & standards (FSSC, ISO, HACCP, etc)
• Diploma / Degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Food Technology / Biotechnology
• 3+ years B2B sales experience (prefer food safety, compliance & certification services)
• Knowledge of Food Safety regulations & standards, and certification processes
• Industry experience in Food manufacturing, hospitalilty, retail, agricultural sectors
• Understanding of Risk and Compliance in Food Safety, Consumer Protection and Legal frameworks

Responsibilities

• New business development - food safety certification services
• Customer relationship management
• Calling on food manufacturers, processors, retail & distribution
• Promote certification services - ISO
• FSSC
• HACCP, GMP & related audits
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Consult with clients on compliance and certification
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities & regulatory changes
• Work with technical teams, auditors & marketing department
• Represent company at industry events, expos and webinars

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.