Sales Representative

Vine Recruitment – Sales Representative

Our client in Klapmuts is seeking a dedicated Sales Representative to cater to customers in the Cape Town area.

Requirements

• Own transport and valid driver’s license.
• Afrikaans proficiency as first language with excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new customers and sales opportunities in designated segments and regions.
• Develop and refine sales strategies tailored to each market segment.
• Create and update customer plans and sales presentations.
• Establish weekly customer schedules aligned with sales strategies.
• Monitor competitors and gather market intelligence.
• Maintain a CRM database with new customer leads and sales outcomes.
• Provide regular feedback and monthly reports to the management team.
• Coordinate onboarding for new customers.
• Ensure sales targets are met and objectives are achieved.
• Cultivate relationships with key decision makers through regular visits.
• Develop visit cycles to maintain relationships and support sales.
• Foster strong relationships with distributors, offering sales support and training.
• Implement customer call/order cycles and ensure timely order processing.
• Collaborate with distribution and delivery teams to optimize efficiency and service.
• Drive customer orders and increase sales from existing customers.
• Identify marketing opportunities to support sales growth within the existing customer base.
• Monitor key orders’ status and address customer queries promptly.

Market Focus

• Restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, venues.
• Retail, delis, events, corporates, schools, clubs, shipping, etc.

Experience

• Beneficial: 2+ years of sales experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum: 2-3 years of relevant work experience.

Remuneration

• Basic salary
• Sales commission
• Annual bonus at the discretion of the company.