Job Description

Description
The purpose of this role is to drive new customer acquisition and revenue growth through strategic business development, solution-based selling, and strong customer relationship management.
Key Objectives

• Identify new markets and evolving customer needs to deliver value-added solutions
• Actively promote Ecowize products and services
• Effectively manage and achieve sales targets
• Maintain daily and weekly call ratios to ensure consistent pipeline growth
• Support overall business development and market expansion initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development within Food Industry sectors
• Achieve agreed sales targets by developing and executing targeted growth strategies aligned to specific market segments
• Build, manage, and grow a robust customer pipeline, meeting weekly and monthly performance targets
• Conduct client site surveys and provide appropriate hygiene and technical solutions
• Identify customer needs and challenges and provide feedback and reporting to management
• Negotiate sales agreements and successfully close business deals
• Initiate invoicing processes and ensure payment follow-ups
• Manage the handover of new contracts to operational teams
• Deliver value through ongoing after-sales service and customer engagement
• Maintain and continuously improve service standards
• Facilitate customer product training where required
• Prepare and present reports on sales trends, customer growth, and customer-related issues
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing market conditions and customer requirements

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
• 3-5 years' experience selling products to the food and beverage industry.
• Exposure to from farm to fork applications would be ideal ,these include open plant cleaning , CIP (Clean-in-Place) and biosecurity .
• Proven track record in establishing and growing hygiene markets.
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Practical, hands-on understanding of environments where hygiene products are used.
• Ability to train internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to assist clients during night-shift audits if required.

The successful incumbent will demonstrate

• Alignment with Ecowize culture and values
• Strong organizational and structured working ability
• Capability to work independently and take ownership
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced computer literacy:
• Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a talent for building strong client relationships
• High work standards, excellent communication skills, and a driven, energetic mindset

Why Join Ecowize?
At Ecowize, you will be part of an innovative, purpose-driven organisation committed to food safety, hygiene excellence, and sustainable growth. We offer a collaborative environment where high performance is recognised and professional development is encouraged.
NOTE: If you have not received a response from us within 14-days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
The closing date for internal applications is 06 February 2026. Remember to inform your direct line manager should you be interested in this opportunity and apply directly the INTERNAL JOB PORTAL.
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Work Level
Mid-Level
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Northern Suburbs (Cape)

Skills Required