Grow your sales career in the meat processing and wholesale industry, managing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.
Join a supportive, team-focused environment offering work-life balance, product training and the opportunity to grow your own client portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics
1 or more years sales/ customer facing experience
Experience in FMCG, particularly perishable products, meat, butchery or wholesale, would be advantageous
Existing customer relationships within relevant markets would be beneficial
Computer literacy with strong Excel skills
Strong numerical ability, including calculations involving product quantities, stock availability and sales
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Proven ability to build customer relationships, identify opportunities and generate new business
Ability to work accurately within demanding order-processing deadlines
Willingness to learn a broad product range and adapt to a fast-paced sales environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and develop an allocated customer portfolio while identifying opportunities to grow sales
Build relationships with existing customers and develop new business through proactive prospecting
Contact prospective customers, arrange appointments, present products, negotiate and close sales
Identify potential customers and new market opportunities, sharing leads with management where appropriate
Manage customer orders accurately and within strict daily deadlines
Develop a sound understanding of product ranges, quantities, stock availability and production processes
Apply strong numerical skills when working with product quantities, stock and customer requirements
Maintain regular communication with customers regarding orders, product availability and service requirements
Resolve customer complaints and disputes professionally to maintain customer satisfaction
Complete sales administration, maintain accurate records and use Excel effectively
Work closely with management, production and colleagues to coordinate customer requirements
Contribute towards annual sales targets while supporting a collaborative team environment
Continuously develop product, industry and sales knowledge
Spend approximately 80% of working time in the office and 20% visiting customers

Sales Executive

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