Sales Representative (frozen Foods)
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Job Description
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Contact person for this position: Rayleen Lentz rayleen@joblinkplacement.co.za Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We are in search of a highly motivated Sales Representative with a background in the food industry, particularly within the informal market sector, to join our dynamic team in South Africa. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining existing customer relationships, identifying new markets, and driving sales growth in the informal market space. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and Maintain Client Relationships: Build robust relationships with clients within the informal market segment to understand their needs and preferences.
- Sales and Business Development: Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and implementing effective sales strategies tailored to the informal market.
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behaviour within the informal market.
- Product Promotion: Effectively promote our food products to potential clients in the informal market through product demonstrations and presentations.
- Achieve Sales Targets: Meet and exceed sales targets by effectively managing sales pipelines and converting leads into sales through a relationship-based approach.
- Demonstrate Products: Showcase products to existing and potential customers, assisting them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
- Establish and Maintain Business Relationships: Develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for Company products.
- Reporting: Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
- Market Awareness: Keep up to date with new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.
- Grade 12
- Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in the food industry, preferably within the informal market segment.
- Fluent in English.
- Valid drivers license.
- Strong understanding of the South African food industry and the dynamics of the informal market.
- Willingness to travel within South Africa and work flexible hours as required.
- Building and maintaining relationships in support and living out the company culture.
- Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
- Ability to work in a highly competitive and dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
- Understanding of the cultural nuances and dynamics of the main market sector.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and navigate the challenges of the main market.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1299308
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationBloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned