Technical Sales Manager — Food Testing & Safety

Farm Manager SA; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a driven professional with a background in food science or related fields to support technical sales and client relationships with a focus on food safety and QA.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data reporting, and collaboration with laboratory teams to identify business development opportunities and drive client satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety programs and systems such as HACCP.
• Knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry testing methods.
• Experience in technical sales and client relationship management.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and quality assurance.
• Strong reporting, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify business development opportunities and drive sales growth.
• Engage with clients and laboratory management to understand needs.
• Prepare reports and present data-driven insights to clients.
• Collaborate with team to ensure QA and testing standards are met.

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Equivalent experience in the food testing industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

General computer applications for reporting

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a driven professional with a background in food science or related fields to support technical sales and client relationships with a focus on food safety and QA.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data reporting, and collaboration with laboratory teams to identify business development opportunities and drive client satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.