Job Description

Job Title

Sales & Business Development Representative (Food / FMCG / Hospitality)

About the Company

We are a growing food manufacturing and distribution business supplying

restaurants, retailers, and resellers

. Our products are already used by established clients, and we are now focused on

expanding our customer base

while strengthening key relationships.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys

hands-on selling

, building relationships, and growing with a business that is still in its expansion phase.

The Role

We are looking for a

Sales & Business Development Representative

to focus primarily on acquiring new B2B clients, particularly within the

restaurant and retail sectors

.

This is not a desk-only role. You will be expected to actively engage potential clients through

cold outreach, walk-ins, calls, tastings, and follow-ups

.

Key Responsibilities: New Business Development (Primary Focus)

Identify and onboard new restaurant and retail clients Conduct cold calls, walk-ins, emails, and follow-ups Present products to decision-makers (chefs, owners, managers, buyers) Close initial orders and hand over accounts internally
Account Management (Secondary Focus)

Maintain relationships with selected existing clients Seasonal check-ins and menu refresh discussions Upsell new products and specials when relevant Keep basic records of interactions and opportunities
Requirements

1-3 years of sales or business development experience Experience in

food, FMCG, hospitality, or distribution

is advantageous Comfortable with cold outreach and face-to-face selling Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Organised, reliable, and target-driven
What We're Looking For

Someone practical and action-oriented Comfortable working in a growing business without heavy structures Willing to learn the product and market quickly Hungry to earn commission through performance
Compensation

Base Salary:

R6,000 - R8,000 per month (experience dependent)

Commission:

Competitive commission on new business Reduced ongoing commission on repeat accounts
Strong performers will have the opportunity to

grow their role and earnings

as the business expands.

Location

Cape Town
(Some travel required for client visits)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short introduction explaining your sales experience and why this role interests you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R6000,00 per month

Work Location: In person