Sales Representative

Puratos; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredient company is seeking a Sales Representative for their Bloemfontein Branch. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of B2B sales experience in the Food/FMCG sector, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to achieving sales targets. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in Sales, preferably B2B, in the Food/FMCG sector.
• Languages: English, Zulu, Afrikaans advantageous.
• Ability to establish contacts and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Servicing Northern Cape clients.
• Achieving assigned personal sales targets.
• Delivering sales targets for the channel in the assigned area.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric and Diploma in Sales/Marketing

Job description

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DO YOU HAVE THE APPETITE TO GROW YOUR MAGIC?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry chefs, and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, from humble beginnings to worldwide success, join us on our journey and discover our history and heritage.

We’ve evolved from a father-and-son start-up in Belgium to a global group with more than 9,000 employees, 93 innovation centers, and over 65 manufacturing operations across 81 countries to date. It’s with great pride that we look back on this century of hard work, courage, and innovation. Thank you for making it all possible, and let’s continue building the next 100 years of shared success!

Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core value of community make working at Puratos so magical.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based at our Bloemfontein Branch, to further strengthen our local sales team, we are currently seeking a:

Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the successful candidate for this key role will be responsible for:

• Servicing Northern Cape clients;
• Achieving assigned personal sales targets;
• Executing sales tasks in the assigned channel in accordance with the Artisan Sales Strategy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver sales targets for the channel in the assigned area;
• Explore new sales potential via new customers and new SKUs per customer;
• Collect market information, including competitor analysis, and submit reports to the supervisor;
• Address customer issues and seek optimal solutions;
• Collaborate with the Technical Department to provide technical support to customers;
• Coordinate with Marketing Department for customer events such as demos, seminars, and product launches;
• Coordinate order processing, information management, and customer requests with other departments;
• Prepare sales forecasts and ensure their accuracy;
• Manage debt collection and address late payments or bad debts;
• Assist the Sales Manager in planning and executing strategies to develop market share;
• Perform regular sales and market reports as required;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

PROFILE

• Matric and Diploma in Sales/Marketing;
• Experience: 3-5+ years in Sales, preferably B2B, in the Food/FMCG sector;
• Languages: English, Zulu, Afrikaans advantageous;
• Other skills: Business and results-driven, presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish contacts, sales and negotiation skills, team player.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Effective collaboration and networking;
• Clear and active communication;
• Results-driven with planning and problem-solving skills;
• Adaptability and openness to feedback;
• Customer needs management, relationship building, and solution implementation.

OFFER

Puratos offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment encouraging initiative and innovation. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for health and well-being worldwide. As a global leader in bakery, pastry, and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers succeed by transforming food cultures into new opportunities. With over 10,000 employees across more than 80 countries and a turnover of 3 billion euros in 2023, our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and commitment to communities make working at Puratos a truly magical experience.