Sales Representative/ Accounts Manager (Food Industry)

Minimum requirements: Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English A degree in commerce, food technology or science is required Must have at least 2 years' relevant experience in sales and must have a proven sales track record Strong general knowledge of the food flavours or food chemicals market would be an advantage Own transport and valid drivers license Key Responsibilities: Sales of food flavours and colours to the required client base Responsible for generating new business and sales Understanding the work flow, pressure and daily operations of business and manage customer expectations Face to face customer meetings Cold calling and reaching weekly and monthly targets Sales presentations to management Target driven and reaching monthly target Initiating customer contact through personal contact Customer research (business, opportunities, needs) Presentation of product offerings and systematic follow-up Effective and efficient closure of sales Must drive the process from receiving the order from the customer to delivery to the customer- ownership of the process Working with customer base to ensure good relationships are maintained General admin and weekly reporting Strategy presentation to management Maintain excellent customer service level Consultant: Timiyah de Goede - Dante Personnel Johannesburg