Senior Sales Representative

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD seeks an experienced Senior Sales Representative to grow business in the Bloemfontein area within the commodities and milling sectors.

You will identify potential clients, negotiate contracts, and design sales strategies while coordinating stock levels and driving revenue growth. Travel and strong industry knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven sales or marketing experience with commodities.
• At least 3 years direct experience within the Maize Milling industry.
• Strong working knowledge of milling production processes.
• Familiarity with Food Safety and Quality Management systems (e.g., ISO 22000).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business development within the designated territory.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to capture opportunities.
• Serve as primary liaison between customers and internal teams on product specs, deliveries, and stock levels.
• Implement marketing initiatives and submit sales performance reports.
• Uphold brand standards and values in all external interactions.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, food safety protocols, and ISO 22000 standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Planning & prioritization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Resilience

Results-oriented

Education

NQF Level 4 (Senior Certificate)

Marketing/Sales degree or diploma (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Sales Representative to solicit business within a designated territory. In this role, you will identify potential clients, negotiate contracts, design innovative sales strategies, coordinate stock levels, and drive revenue growth in the commodities and milling sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Identify prospective customers, negotiate contracts, and drive product sales across the assigned territory.

• Market & Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and commodity movements to capture emerging sales opportunities.

• Client Relations & Liaison: Act as the primary link between customers and internal teams regarding product specifications, deliveries, stock levels, and issue resolution.

• Marketing Execution & Reporting: Implement marketing initiatives, assess their effectiveness, and submit detailed sales and performance reports.

• Brand Representation: Uphold and actively promote the organization’s brand standards and core values in all external interactions.

• Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, food safety protocols, and ISO 22000 quality standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:

  • National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent required.

  • Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Sales, or a related field is advantageous.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of proven sales or marketing experience with commodities.

  • At least 3 years of direct experience within the Maize Milling industry.

• Technical Skills & Systems:

  • Strong working knowledge of milling production processes.

  • Familiarity with Food Safety and Quality Management systems (e.g., ISO 22000).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license with access to own reliable transport.

  • Willingness and ability to travel as required by the territory.

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities

• High-level planning, prioritization, and time management skills

• Analytical thinking, commercial acumen, and sound problem-solving capability

• Resilience under pressure and a proactive, results-oriented approach

POPIA & Application Disclaimer: Please be advised that should you not receive any communication from our consulting team within two weeks of your submission, you may accept that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you explicitly consent to Aspire Recruitment processing and safely storing your personal information on our database in strict accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), ensuring we can seamlessly consider you for similar future career prospects.