Sales Representative

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Midrand, Johannesburg, is seeking a Sales Representative for a permanent role based in Lordsview / Midrand. You will identify new business opportunities, build strong customer relationships, promote food products, and manage quotations and weekly sales reports.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ sales experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and owns reliable transport to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is essential.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a Sales Representative.
• Strong sales, negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience in contract catering advantageous.
• Food-related qualification advantageous.
• Own reliable transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and grow sales with existing and prospective customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Promote food products, special offers and sales promotions.
• Prepare quotations, sales contracts and weekly sales reports.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Conduct client visits, sales presentations and follow-ups.
• Handle customer enquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Coordinate with production and dispatch teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor sales performance, maintain gross profit margins and achieve monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with sales administration.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Customer relationships

Independent work

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Sales Representative job vacancy in Midrand, Johannesburg.

We are currently looking for a Sales Representative for a permanent position based in Lordsview / Midrand, Johannesburg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities and grow sales with existing and prospective customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Promote food products, special offers and sales promotions.
• Prepare quotations, sales contracts and weekly sales reports.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Conduct client visits, sales presentations and follow‑ups.
• Handle customer enquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Coordinate with production and dispatch teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor sales performance, maintain gross profit margins and achieve monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with sales administration.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a Sales Representative.
• Strong sales, negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience in contract catering advantageous.
• Previous experience in the hotel, restaurant or food industry advantageous.
• Food‑related qualification advantageous.
• Computer literate with good administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Own reliable transport essential.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Target‑driven, self‑motivated and able to work independently.