Description:
We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our Frozen Food Distributors team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling directly from a company truck, servicing existing retail and food service customers, and building strong customer relationships while ensuring excellent in-market execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct van selling from a truck – including invoicing, loading, and offloading of frozen products.
• Call on existing customers daily to fulfil stock needs and grow sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and buyers.
• Ensure cold chain is maintained throughout the sales and delivery process.
• Execute promotional activities, maintain pricing, and ensure visibility of products.
• Accurately complete daily route sheets, cash-ups, and recon documentation.
• Maintain product knowledge and identify sales opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with internal departments (stock, distribution, finance).
Please email your CV, copy of ID, driver’s license (if applicable), PDP (if applicable), and salary expectation to Ilse at ilse@ffdistr.co.za . Kindly include “Sales Representative Application” in the subject line.
If you do not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience, preferably in FMCG or van sales.
• Strong understanding of retail or food service environments.
• Must be physically fit and able to manage loading/offloading of a truck.
• Must be computer literate – ability to generate own invoices and process transactions.
• Must have own reliable transport to and from work.
• Must be target-driven, organized, and confident in client interactions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work early mornings and occasional Saturdays.
Beneficial (but not required):
• Valid Code 10 driver’s license.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).