Sales Representative (Food Industry), Maitland

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary + commission

Company vehicle

Job summary

Howland Recruiting is seeking a qualified Chef who is ready to transition into a Sales Representative role based in Maitland, Cape Town. This position requires an energetic, motivated individual who will be responsible for building strong client relationships and promoting high-quality food products.

Key responsibilities include advising clients, driving sales growth, conducting product demos, and identifying new opportunities in the food service sector. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified chef with marketing knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for food are essential.
• Valid driver's license and South African citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on product application and menu solutions.
• Build strong relationships with customers.
• Drive sales growth through effective communication and marketing strategies.
• Conduct demos and tastings to showcase products.
• Identify new opportunities in the food service sector.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Marketing knowledge

Passion for food, people and problem-solving

Self-motivated, confident and target-driven

Education

Qualified chef

Valid driver’s license

SA citizen

Job description

Overview

Our Maitland (Cape Town) based client is looking for a qualified Chef ready to take their passion for food beyond the kitchen as their Sales Representative. You need to be energetic and motivated in order to build strong client relationships, promote high-quality food products and expand their market presence.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on product application and menu solutions
• Build strong relationships with customers
• Drive sales growth through effective communication and marketing strategies
• Conduct demos and tastings to showcase products
• Identify new opportunities in the food service sector

Qualifications

• Qualified chef
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Marketing knowledge
• Passion for food, people and problem-solving
• Self-motivated, confident and target-driven
• Valid driver’s license
• SA citizen

Working Hours

• Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

Salary

• Basic + commission
• Company vehicle

Note

Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be considered. No application process details are included beyond the eligibility requirements above.