Down The Trade Salesman

We’re excited about the future, and we’d love you to be part of it. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and making a meaningful impact, we’d be delighted to have you explore this role with us. We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunities across our diverse operations, creating an environment where you can thrive.

Join our team and become a part of a continuously expanding and financially sound multinational conglomerate—Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL).

Purity Bakeries Ltd., a leading manufacturer of bread and bakery products, is seeking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as Down The Trade Salesman.  This position reports to the Key Account Manager.

THE ROLE: 

The Down The Trade Salesman’s primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow assigned routes consistently, selling correct product quantities to maximize opportunities without overstocking.
• Deliver effective sales pitches highlighting benefits, pricing, and recommended order quantities based on current stock.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge, including benefits, pricing, and current promotions on both new and existing products.
• Stay aware of competitive activity and market trends, sharing relevant info with management to inform strategy.
• Pay attention to customer demands to optimize inventory, minimizing waste and maintaining ideal stock levels.
• Promotional initiatives (samples, POS materials, sweepstakes) are proposed and executed upon approval.
• Assist in trade marketing plans to meet visibility and merchandising goals. Strong relationships with purchasers, owners, and staff are maintained to build support and enhance trade understanding.
• Customer updates on price changes, promos, and new products are shared within 1-2 weeks, depending on visit schedules.
• Ensure all invoices and credits are generated, printed via handheld devices, error-free, and approved by customers before finalizing.
•  Conduct daily payment collection and reconciliation with invoices to support cash flow.
• Vehicle maintenance and responsibility - Conduct daily vehicle inspections and ensure that the vehicle and its contents are securely stored during and after the workday. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• A minimum of three (3) CXC’s including English Language and Mathematics.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a sales or customer service environment.
• Strong sales and customer service skills, with the ability to engage customers, promote products, and build lasting relationships.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and capable of managing cash, inventory, and daily reporting accurately.
• Must be a self‑motivated individual who works well independently, is results-oriented and presents themselves professionally
• Strong cash handling skills with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
• A positive attitude and commitment towards achieving excellence.

BENEFITS:

An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidates’ experience. Our benefits package includes participation in Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes and opportunities for training & development. Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible)—let’s grow together!

Application process:

Please submit your application no later than April 30, 2026.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for the interview will receive an acknowledgement.