Sales Representative - Meat Supply

In brief

**Overview** This role as a Wholesale Sales Representative for Dixie Recruitment aims to drive the growth and profitability of the company's meat products within the wholesale market, specifically in the KwaZulu-Natal region. The position focuses on expanding the client base, strengthening existing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets through effective territory management and strategic selling. The Sales Representative is expected to leverage their knowledge of the meat industry and sales expertise to promote products, ensure customer satisfaction, and contribute to the company's competitive positioning. **What you will do** * Drive consistent sales growth and meet/exceed revenue targets. * Prospect new clients and develop new leads, closing sales deals with both new and existing clients. * Expand sales within the existing wholesale network. * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with wholesale customers. * Conduct regular client meetings, address needs, resolve issues promptly, and develop tailored strategies for key accounts. * Maintain a deep understanding of product offerings, industry trends, meat processing techniques, product specifications, and regulatory requirements. * Provide product education to clients, monitor market trends, and report weekly on market activities to the General Manager. * Develop and execute effective sales plans and strategies aligned with company wholesale goals. * Track and analyze sales performance, preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports to the General Manager and Facilities Executive. * Effectively manage sales territory and time, prioritizing client visits and sales activities. * Manage multiple clients and accounts simultaneously, optimizing routes and schedules for client visits. * Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality, providing excellent customer service and follow-ups. * Act on customer feedback with relevant departments and ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. * Maintain good relationships with internal departments, service departments, customers/suppliers, stakeholders, and other staff members. * Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions. * Aid and train colleagues, ensure staff training per department IDPs and SOPs, and contribute to succession planning. * Adhere to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in sales activities, including food safety regulations. * Maintain integrity in sales activities and client interactions, upholding the company's reputation. * Continuously improve skills and knowledge, participate in training and industry events, stay updated with best practices, and seek feedback for performance improvements. * Contribute to a culture of safety, adhering to all safety rules, and maintaining the security and safety of the work environment. * Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping, adhere to PPE requirements for food safety, and follow all food safety procedures and standards for entering/exiting production facilities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Matric or relevant NQF Level 4 Qualification * Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related Qualification is desirable * Exposure in the meat industry will be an advantage. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Meat Matrix. * Understanding of Manufacturing. * In-depth knowledge of meat products, including cuts, quality standards, processing methods, and industry regulations. * Understanding of food safety standards and regulations, such as HACCP, relevant to the meat industry. * Strong ability to manage and nurture client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term loyalty. * Proficiency in building and maintaining a professional network within the food service, retail, and wholesale industries. * Product Flows * Good Communication Skills Verbal and Written. * Attention to Detail. * Administration * Strong analytical skill * Reporting * Teamwork **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this role is a motivated Sales Representative with a Grade 12 Matric or NQF Level 4 qualification, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or Sales. They should have an advantage with exposure to the meat industry and possess a strong understanding of meat products, quality standards, processing methods, and food safety regulations (like HACCP). The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Meat Matrix, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities for reporting. They should be adept at building and nurturing client relationships, managing a sales territory effectively, and working collaboratively within a team. A commitment to continuous personal development and adherence to ethical, safety, and food safety standards is also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-representative-meat-supply-dixie-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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