Junior Sales Consultant (Hospitality Industry)
Location: Port Elizabeth

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Junior Sales Consultant to join a dynamic sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of smaller customer accounts while identifying opportunities to grow sales, strengthen customer relationships, and develop new business within their allocated territory.
This role is ideal for candidates with previous sales experience within the hospitality, food service, FMCG, or related industries who are passionate about customer service and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain a portfolio of existing small customer accounts.
Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.
Identify opportunities to increase sales and grow existing accounts.
Conduct regular customer visits to ensure excellent service levels.
Prospect and secure new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
Present products and promotions to customers.
Prepare quotations and follow up on customer enquiries.
Achieve monthly sales and growth targets.
Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
Resolve customer queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
Submit accurate sales reports and maintain customer records.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12).
Previous external sales experience.
Experience within the hospitality, food service, catering, food distribution, or FMCG industry will be highly advantageous.
Valid driver's licence.
Own reliable vehicle.
Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Well-presented and professional.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience selling to any of the following would be advantageous:

Restaurants
Hotels
Guest houses
Catering companies
Coffee shops
Take-away outlets
Food service businesses
Hospitality groups

Key Competencies

Customer-focused
Sales driven
Excellent communication skills
Relationship management
Negotiation skills
Planning and organisational ability
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Resilient and target driven
Ability to work under pressure

What We Offer

Established customer base to manage and grow.
Ongoing training and development.
Opportunity for career growth within the sales division.
Supportive team environment.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package is offered, including:

Basic Salary
Cellphone Allowance
Travel Allowance
Guaranteed Commission for the first three months
Provident Fund
Medical Aid contribution