Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
09 Apr 2026
Closes
29 Apr 2026

Retail Jobs

Sales Representative

Are you a high-energy sales hunter who thrives on identifying and securing new clients and building lasting client relationships within the hospitality industry?
 
A leading provider of specialised industrial cleaning chemical solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Representative to drive growth across the hospitality, food & beverage, and laundry sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent a trusted brand, make a real impact in the market, and take ownership of your territory.
 
If you’re motivated by targets, passionate about sales, and eager to grow your career in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Matric
  • Sales / Marketing Diploma will be advantageous
  • Three years’ experience in a similar sales environment will be essential
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate level is preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
  • Excellent selling, presentation, and bilingual communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Excellent organizational skills & good multitasking skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
 
DUTIES
  • Maintain brand reputation and ethos of business in a professional manner
  • Call on an average of ten clients per day
  • Ensure weekly call report is completed and submitted to the Sales Manager
  • To monitor sales and gross profit activities
  • Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
  • Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activities
  • Provide product demonstrations at new and existing clients
  • Develop new business opportunities at existing clients (upselling)
  • Meet the agreed sales targets
  • Complete written service reports for clients that require them
  • Ensure staff training is carried out for all clients
  • Build a relationship with all key people within the client portfolio. (E.g. Buyer, General Manager, Chef, Contract or Area Manager, etc.).
  • Assist with deliveries to customers in unforeseen circumstances
  • Carry out technical installations, repairs and maintenance of equipment where necessary
  • Provide emergency service coverage after hours to appreciative customers
  • Attend and participate in all sales meetings
  • Communicate on new opposition products, special account developments and any other relevant information gathered through field activities to provide feedback to Sales
  • Assist the Debtors department with the following up of monies when required to do so
 
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience
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