An established food company is looking for a Sales Person to join their team within an import and export business operating across international markets including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as locally within South Africa’s FMCG sector servicing both wholesale and retail supply chains.

The role is focused on achieving sales targets by maximizing turnover, profitability, and business growth through effective selling, canvassing for new business via telephone, and maintaining and growing an existing customer base.

Requirements

Strong patience and ability to engage customers in conversation
Good sales ability; product and market knowledge will be an advantage
Working knowledge of relevant computer software (SAP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle rejection and work under pressure
Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
High professional work standards
Strong time management and organizational skills
Punctual and reliable
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Creative thinking ability
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

Initiating sales and new business development via cold calling
Identifying customer needs to generate repeat sales
Gathering and recording customer information, payment details, purchases, and feedback
Staying up to date with product ranges and informing customers of new offerings
Responding to customer product queries
Processing and managing sales orders
Ensuring proper follow-up and order management
Achieving and maintaining sales targets
Monitoring market trends, promotions, and specials
Following up on sales inquiries and providing quotations
Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to grow market share
Traveling nationally for business development when required
Assisting with general sales support tasks such as debtor follow-ups, quality issues, and credit notes

Qualifications / Skills

Matric (Grade 12)
Computer literate (intermediate level or higher)
Knowledge of seafood products will be advantageous
Strong sales and marketing skills (essential)

Experience Required

2–3 years’ sales experience in the FMCG industry

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*