The Role
Manage and grow an allocated sales territory for a sauces and marinades manufacturer. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, acquiring new accounts, promoting products, presenting pricing and promotions, monitoring competitors, maintaining a sales pipeline, conducting customer visits, resolving queries, and achieving sales targets.
Summary Generated by Built In
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, an established sauces and marinades manufacturer in Marlboro, Johannesburg, is looking for a motivated and energetic Sales Representative to drive sales growth, build strong customer relationships and expand its market presence within an allocated territory. The ideal candidate is target-driven, customer-focused and passionate about sales in the food manufacturing industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Manage and grow an allocated sales territory.
▪ Build and maintain strong relationships with store owners and key decision-makers.
▪ Increase sales and product penetration within existing customer accounts.
▪ Identify and secure new business opportunities and customer accounts.
▪ Promote and sell the full sauces and marinades product range.
▪ Conduct regular customer visits and plan routes effectively.
▪ Present promotions, pricing initiatives and new product launches.
▪ Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
▪ Maintain an active sales pipeline and prospect database.
▪ Achieve sales, growth and activity targets.
▪ Provide customers with product knowledge and support.
▪ Resolve customer queries professionally and efficiently.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
▪ Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
▪ Valid driver's licence.
▪ Previous sales or customer service experience.
▪ At least 3 years' experience in the food industry (preferred).
▪ Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
▪ Able to travel within the designated sales territory.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
▪ Experience in the sauce, condiments or food manufacturing industry.
▪ Experience serving Muslim community markets, halaal-focused retailers or Islamic organisations.
▪ A proven track record in sales growth and relationship management.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Friendly, confident and professional personality
▪ Strong customer service orientation
▪ Self-motivated and sales-driven
▪ Results-oriented, with the ability to achieve targets
▪ Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to grow within the organisation
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This opportunity suits an ambitious sales professional who wants to build a long-term career in the food manufacturing sector while helping to grow a respected sauces and marinades brand.
Skills Required
- Grade 12, Matric, or equivalent qualification
- Valid driver's licence
- Previous sales or customer service experience
- At least 3 years of experience in the food industry
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- Ability to travel within the designated sales territory
- Experience in sauce, condiment, or food manufacturing
- Experience serving Muslim community markets, halaal-focused retailers, or Islamic organisations
- Proven track record in sales growth and relationship management
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The Company
What We Do
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