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