Sales Representative

South Africa - Kwa Zulu Natal, eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

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Our client is looking for a Sales Representative for their Food & Beverage Division
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The individual will be required to cover the Kwa Zulu region.

As a Sales Representative you will be responsible for both expanding our client base through targeted cold calling and nurturing existing long-term relationships. Your primary focus will be selling our comprehensive range of industrial hygiene chemicals to food processing plants, dairy facilities, and beverage manufacturers
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This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your industry knowledge and build a successful sales career with a reputable company.

• A Tertiary qualification (Microbiology / Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Food Science) will be highly advantageous / recommended.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a sales role, specifically selling industrial hygiene chemicals or related products into the food and beverage industry will be essential
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• Demonstrable understanding of the food processing, dairy, and beverage manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) is highly advantageous
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• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong salesmanship, negotiation and closing abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel frequently within the designated sales territory
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• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport essential
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• A Tertiary qualification (Microbiology / Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Food Science) will be highly advantageous / recommended.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a sales role, specifically selling industrial hygiene chemicals or related products into the food and beverage industry will be essential
  .
• Demonstrable understanding of the food processing, dairy, and beverage manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) is highly advantageous
  .
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong salesmanship, negotiation and closing abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel frequently within the designated sales territory
  .
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport essential
  .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) essential.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and industry research
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• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing clients
  , ensuring their satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions from our portfolio of industrial hygiene chemicals.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective and existing clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales, achieving and exceeding assigned sales targets.
• Provide technical support and advice to clients regarding product application and food safety best practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes within the food and beverage hygiene sector.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts

Car / Fuel Allowance + Commission