Description:
Qualifications & Experience35 years experience in Food Service / HORECA / QSR sales (essential). Diploma in Sales/Marketing or equivalent qualification (advantageous). Proven experience engaging chefs, procurement managers, and distributor teams. Valid drivers license. Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite; CRM tools). Skills Required
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strong negotiation ability and commercial acumen. Customerâ??service orientation with relationshipâ??building capability. Selfâ??starter, able to work independently and manage time effectively. Professional, presentable, and confident in kitchen environments. Highly persuasive sales ability. Strong awareness of market environment and competitor activity. Role responsibilities:
Sales Growth & Business Development Grow business in the Food Service / HORECA market by identifying and onboarding new endâ??user accounts. Service existing endâ??users and distributors to ensure retention and growth. Arrange meetings, menu presentations, and product trials to drive product adoption. Negotiate within authorized parameters and close sales opportunities. Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets as set by the manager Customer Relationship Management
Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via inâ??person visits, calls, and email. Conduct structured call cycles (daily/weekly/monthly) across allocated areas. Serve as key point of contact for distributors, chefs, outlet managers, and purchasing teams. Resolve customer concerns and escalate qualityâ??related issues when required. Distributor Management
Collaborate closely with distributors to ensure stock availability, correct pricing, and promotional execution. Align on joint business plans, activation calendars, and target accounts. Support distributor sales teams with product training, menu applications, and selling tools. Track and report on distributor performance and compliance. Activations, Demos & Product Training
Execute inâ??store / inâ??kitchen activations, cooking demos, and wet demonstrations (weekdays & weekends as required). Ensure all activation stock is planned, booked, and available. Conduct staff training sessions to increase menu penetration and product adoption. Track ROI and feedback from activation activities. Merchandising & Inâ??Outlet Execution)
Ensure correct product usage is demonstrated during trials and menu presentations. Install and maintain branded pointâ??ofâ??sa
17 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za