Sales Representative / Trader (Frozen Food Market)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Representative in Gqeberha to develop business in the frozen food sector. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong sales skills, and a valid driver’s license. The role requires exceptional time management and flexibility to work independently or as part of a team. Competitive package available, including company vehicle for business travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trading within the frozen food industry.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Exceptional mathematics skills for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities in the market.
• Buy low and sell high in the market.
• Identify market gaps and capitalize on them.

Skills

Trading in the frozen food industry

Excellent timekeeping

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Flexibility

Salesmanship

Mathematics skills

Thorough recordkeeping

Job description

Overview

Reference 1626252067

Sector Sales / Wholesale / FMCG

Location Gqeberha

Job Type full_time

Experience 5 to 6 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Description

Our Client, operating in the Wholesale Industry (Frozen Food Sector), is seeking to employ an experienced Sales Representative / Trader to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Number of years experience required (in a similar industry) - 5 years!

Note : Must have valid drivers license. Company vehicle available for business travel.

Requirements

• Proven experience trading in the frozen food industry.
• Excellent timekeeping; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Be customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Be strongly self-motivated; able to develop business opportunities.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and available at all times.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent salesmanship and ability to close a deal.
• Available to travel when necessary and work nights or weekends if needed.
• Exceptional mathematics skills to perform calculations and give estimates.
• Thorough in all account paperwork and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities in the market.
• Buy products on the market at a low price and sell them at a higher price.
• Identify gaps in the market and capitalise on them.
• Work closely with the trading team to develop existing markets and also run your own markets and clients.
• Capable of working independently or with a group of other Food Sales Representatives.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.