Sales Representative - Food Raw Material Ingredients

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010710/RB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A food manufacturer and distributor requires the above to sell a range of confectionery and powdered drink products as well as pet food products into the Retail, wholesale, and related markets.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A relevant educational qualification in either Marketing, Business or Food Sciences or related is preferred.
Previous experience having sold confectionary and or powdered drinks or pet food or a related product into the Retail or Wholesale etc markets is essential for the role.
Must have strong customer engagement, client relationship building, and sales negotiation skills.
Proficiency in meeting sales targets, analysing market trends, and developing effective sales strategies.
Must have good organisational skills to manage client accounts and contribute to sales planning.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Selling and promoting a range of confectionery and powdered drink products as well as pet food products into the Retail, wholesale, and related markets.
Identifying and pursuing sales opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and achieving sales targets.
Presenting and promoting products to prospective customers, managing client accounts, negotiating sales contracts, and providing excellent customer service.
Coordinating with internal teams to ensure customers needs are met.
Driving sales growth by promoting the company’s food products and packaging solutions.
Negotiating pricing, contracts, and supply agreements with customers.
Collaborating with production and quality teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and territory performance reviews.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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