The purpose of this position is to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned geographical area by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. Personally contacts and secures new business accounts/customers.

Essential requirements :
Grade 12


At least 2 years’ experience in Food Services Industry
At least 2 years’ experience in Sales Representative
Knowledge in retail and food services
Computer literacy (MS Office, especially MS Excel)
Problem-Solving Skills
Good telephone skills
Good Interpersonal and communication Skills
Determines solutions for customers
Result orientated

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :

Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned geographical area to generate new business of the organizations products.
Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
Researches and analyses sources for developing prospective customers
Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services.
Plans and organises personal sales strategy by maximizing the return on time investment for the geographical area.
Keeps abreast of products applications, market conditions, competitive advertising, advertising and promotional trends.

Salary – Market related including benefits