Sales Rep Food Services - Western Cape Region

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in South Africa seeks a Sales Representative to develop and execute sales plans, manage client relationships, and drive sales objectives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant tertiary qualification, sales experience in Food Service FMCG, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel locally is required.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with national and regional clients.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Area Sales Manager Food Service.
• Develop strategic sales plans to meet targets.
• Manage relationships with foodservice clients.

Skills

Sales experience in Food Service FMCG

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Requirements :

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Sales experience in Food Service FMCG, dealing with national and regional clients, with a successful track record of interaction
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally
• Ability to work independently in a self-disciplined manner to meet objectives and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Highly skilled in communication and negotiation, with a focus on proactive service excellence
• Strong organizational and reporting skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to drive collective success
• Results-oriented mindset with strong planning and time management skills

Key Performance Areas :

• The successful candidate will report to the Area Sales Manager Food Service
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets in your assigned area
• Manage a portfolio of existing customers and build new business with restaurants, hotels, caterers, cafes, and institutional clients
• Drive sales to meet company objectives; sales volumes and pricing targets across the product basket provided by your Area Sales Manager
• Manage relationships with foodservice clients (national & regional), including restaurants, hotels, QSRs, catering companies, and institutional clients
• Provide input and support for sales forecasting, waste management, and logistical supply chain processes to ensure on-time delivery
• Compile weekly and monthly feedback reports to ASM with supporting analysis and interpretation

Note : Please attach a certified copy of your ID and qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.