Sales Executive - Catering Division

Upspire Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced sales professional to drive business development in the canteen catering industry. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sales experience, strong client relationship skills, and a knack for market research. They should be self-motivated and possess a reliable vehicle. The role involves building a sales pipeline, maintaining client relationships, and preparing insightful reports. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years successful sales experience in a solutions-based environment.
• Experience within the canteen catering industry.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• Neat and well presented.
• Self-starter and hungry for success.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong and professional client relationships.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and market activities.
• Build and maintain a qualified and traceable sales pipeline.
• Prepare, analyse, and summarise reports.
• Maintain professional knowledge through training and networking.
• Ensure confidentiality of company information at all times.
• Comply with reasonable management requests.
• Build and maintain a qualified and traceable sales pipeline.
• Update pipeline monthly and submit two days prior to KPI meetings.
• Apply a systematic approach to targeting by geography or market segment.
• Conduct telephonic cold calling according to schedule.
• Maintain accurate activity and appointment reports.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Market research

Professional presentation

Self-starter

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years successful sales experience in a solutions-based environment
• Experience within the canteen catering industry
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
• Neat and well presented
• Self-starter and hungry for success

Pipeline

• Build and maintain a qualified and traceable sales pipeline
• Update pipeline monthly and submit two days prior to KPI meetings
• Apply a systematic approach to targeting by geography or market segment
• Conduct telephonic cold calling according to schedule
• Maintain accurate activity and appointment reports

General Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Maintain strong and professional client relationships
• Research industry trends, competitors, and market activities
• Recommend service and profit improvements
• Prepare, analyse, and summarise reports
• Maintain professional knowledge through training and networking
• Ensure confidentiality of company information at all times
• Comply with reasonable management requests