Sales Executive

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