Job Description

POSITION: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

About the Position:

As a Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. You'll serve as the face of our company to customers -- understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive success.

Working Conditions:

Contract type: Permanent

Shift: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00 Sat 07:30-12:30

Number of positions: One

Location of position: KwaZulu - Natal

The position will be responsible for but not limited to:

Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships

Build key relationships with customers

Conduct market research and product analysis of market trends

Conduct pricing research and competitive reviews

Liaise with Key people within the organization to drive sales

Support and liaise with all the departments where necessary (telesales, crates transport and Quality)

Plan and work towards sales targets and budgets for both Existing clients through Key Account Management and New Business

Oversee all new clients to ensure adhered service delivery

Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule for both Existing clients through Key Account Management and New Business

Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Identify and onboard New business.

Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends, follow up on new business prospects and any sample given.

Arrange and plan a constructive weekly visit planner

Ensure accuracy and integrity of mileage

Continuously improve through feedback

Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams

Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust

Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner

Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements

Ensure accuracy of reports - customer and store reports

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below minimum requirements:

Matric

Computer literate

5+ Years Proven work experience as Sales Representative

Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing or relevant qualification

Able to travel to meet with customers

Excellent verbal and written communication

Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales

Excellent selling, negotiation skills

Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills

Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs

Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Own Vehicle

FMCG experience

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please address your cover letter and CV to recruitment@lupobakery.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions: 31/10/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person