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Minimum Qualifications & Requirements Grade 12 / Matric. Sales, Marketing, Business Management or Food Industry qualification would be advantageous. 2–5 years' proven sales experience , preferably within the meat, food, FMCG or wholesale industry. Previous experience selling beef or meat products would be highly advantageous. Existing relationships with butcheries, restaurants, hotels, lodges, wholesalers or food-service businesses would be an advantage.
Knowledge of beef cuts and meat products. Proven track record of achieving sales targets. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong customer relationship management skills. Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Valid driver's licence. Own reliable vehicle preferably required. Willingness to travel within Pretoria, Gauteng and surrounding areas. Key Competencies Strong sales and business development ability.
Target-driven and results-oriented. Excellent negotiation and closing skills. Confident cold-calling ability. Strong networking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer-focused approach. Commercially aware with an understanding of margins and pricing. Good knowledge of the meat and food-service industry. Self-motivated and proactive. Able to work independently. Good organisational and time-management skills.
Resilient and able to work under pressure. Professional and well presented. Key Performance Areas / KPIs Monthly sales turnover. Gross profit and sales margins. Number of new customers acquired. Number of new business opportunities generated. Customer retention. Sales conversion rate. Average customer spend. Frequency of customer visits. Outstanding quotations converted into sales. Achievement of monthly and annual sales targets.
Growth in existing customer accounts. Accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline.