Sales Executive - Asian Cuisine | Gauteng

Salesworx Recruitment Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in premium Asian groceries seeks a Sales Executive to drive market presence in South Africa. This role offers the chance to leverage industry knowledge and a strong network to engage with high-end clients across Gauteng, providing opportunities for growth in a vibrant food market.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission structure

Product training and growth opportunities

Access to unique, premium food lines from Asia

Role in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of B2B food service or FMCG sales experience.
• Strong network in the restaurant or hotel industry.
• Passion for Asian cuisine and culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales cycle: lead generation, pitching, quoting, closing.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Identify and prospect high-end restaurants and gourmet retailers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Job description

Job title : Sales Executive - Asian Cuisine | Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

• Our client is seeking sales talent with a passion for premium food ingredients, fine dining, and business growth.
• Specializing in the import of top-quality Asian groceries, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the early stages of its South African journey.
• Use your industry knowledge and network to introduce these exceptional products to South Africa’s vibrant and growing foodie market.
• This is so much more than your standard sales post!

Key Responsibilities :

• Present product samples, pricing, and value propositions tailored to client needs.
• Manage the full sales cycle : lead generation, pitching, quoting, closing, and after-sales service.
• Maintain CRM records and sales reporting.
• Collaborate with the sourcing and logistics teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Identify and prospect high-end restaurants, boutique hotels, and gourmet retailers.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of B2B food service or FMCG sales experience (hospitality or Asian food background preferred).
• A strong existing network in the restaurant or hotel industry is a must.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel within Gauteng.
• Passion for Asian cuisine and culture is a bonus.
• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• Product training and growth opportunities
• Access to unique, premium food lines from Asia
• A role in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business with a strong brand identity
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