Sales Executive

Kontak Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment in Nelspruit is seeking a Sales Executive to manage an allocated customer portfolio, grow sales, and build strong relationships with existing customers while pursuing new business opportunities.

The role requires handling orders with precision, coordinating with production, and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge. Expect 80% office time and 20% client visits in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• 1+ years sales / customer facing experience.
• Experience in FMCG, particularly perishable products, meat, butchery or wholesale, would be advantageous.
• Existing customer relationships within relevant markets would be beneficial.
• Computer literacy with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an allocated customer portfolio while identifying opportunities to grow sales.
• Build relationships with existing customers and develop new business through proactive prospecting.
• Contact prospective customers, arrange appointments, present products, negotiate and close sales.
• Identify potential customers and new market opportunities, sharing leads with management where appropriate.
• Manage customer orders accurately and within strict daily deadlines.
• Develop an understanding of product ranges, quantities, stock availability and production processes.
• Apply numerical skills when working with product quantities, stock and customer requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding orders, product availability and service requirements.
• Resolve customer complaints and disputes professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Complete sales administration, maintain accurate records and use Excel effectively.
• Coordinate customer requirements with management, production and colleagues.
• Contribute towards annual sales targets while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Continuously develop product, industry and sales knowledge.
• Spend approximately 80% of working time in the office and 20% visiting customers.

Skills

Customer relationship

Sales experience

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sales Executive position available in Nelspruit.

Grow your sales career in the meat processing and wholesale industry, managing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Join a supportive, team-focused environment offering work-life balance, product training and the opportunity to grow your own client portfolio.

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month (experience dependent).

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics
• 1 or more years sales / customer facing experience
• Experience in FMCG, particularly perishable products, meat, butchery or wholesale, would be advantageous
• Existing customer relationships within relevant markets would be beneficial
• Computer literacy with strong Excel skills
• Strong numerical ability, including calculations involving product quantities, stock availability and sales
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Proven ability to build customer relationships, identify opportunities and generate new business
• Ability to work accurately within demanding order-processing deadlines
• Willingness to learn a broad product range and adapt to a fast‑paced sales environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop an allocated customer portfolio while identifying opportunities to grow sales
• Build relationships with existing customers and develop new business through proactive prospecting
• Contact prospective customers, arrange appointments, present products, negotiate and close sales
• Identify potential customers and new market opportunities, sharing leads with management where appropriate
• Manage customer orders accurately and within strict daily deadlines
• Develop a sound understanding of product ranges, quantities, stock availability and production processes
• Apply strong numerical skills when working with product quantities, stock and customer requirements
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding orders, product availability and service requirements
• Resolve customer complaints and disputes professionally to maintain customer satisfaction
• Complete sales administration, maintain accurate records and use Excel effectively
• Work closely with management, production and colleagues to coordinate customer requirements
• Contribute towards annual sales targets while supporting a collaborative team environment
• Continuously develop product, industry and sales knowledge
• Spend approximately 80% of working time in the office and 20% visiting customers