Sales Representative

SOLEVO Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SOLEVO Group is seeking a proactive Sales Assistant to drive customer engagement and support sales growth in the Western Cape region from Cape Town. You will be the first point of contact for customer inquiries, handle orders, refunds, and payments, and help the Branch Manager with office administration.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12, 2–3 years in Food/Homecare, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a valid driver’s license is advantageous. Join a dynamic, growing team at Bragan Ingredients.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• 2-3 years' experience in Food/Homecare industry.
• Experience in food/homecare and animal feed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of safety/quality/accounting administrative systems – D365.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing and new customer base within the prescribed territory.
• Manage and grow existing customer's basket of products.
• Manage and grow Bragan product offering by identifying client needs.
• Managing supply contracts with customers.
• Exceed sales budgets.
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Report back to management all relevant information (written and verbal).
• Handle and manage all customer enquiries.
• Cold calling.
• Always promote and market Bragan Ingredients in a positive manner.
• Assist Branch Manager with Office Administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Autonomous work

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

D365

Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Bragan Ingredients is part of Solevo Group.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented dynamic Sales Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and local market insight to drive customer engagement and support sales growth across the Eastern Cape regions.

What do we expect from the candidate?

The candidate will be the initial point of contact for any customer with inquiries or problems pertaining to goods or services that the business offers. Among their numerous duties include taking care of incoming calls, responding to inquiries from customers on goods and services, and handling refunds and payments.

The Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing and new customer base within the prescribed territory.
• Manage and grow existing customer's basket of products.
• Manage and grow Bragan product offering by identifying client needs.
• Managing supply contracts with customers.
• Exceed sales budgets.
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Report back to management all relevant information (written and verbal).
• Handle and manage all customer enquiries.
• Cold calling.
• Always promote and market Bragan Ingredients in a positive manner.
• Assist Branch Manager with Office Administration.

Must-Have

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• 2-3 years' experience in Food/Homecare industry.
• Experience in food/homecare and animal feed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of administrative duties.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of safety/quality/accounting administrative systems – D365.

Nice-to-Have

• Strong negotiator and able to handle conflict well.
• Good communicator who can read people well and be persuasive.
• Able to compile detailed reports on customer requirements, usages, history etc.

Why join Bragan Ingredients (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and 'thinking out of the box' is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Join Solevo: Empowering Progress Across Africa

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.