Minimum requirements:

Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English
A degree in commerce, food technology or science is required
Must have at least 2 years' relevant experience in sales and must have a proven sales track record
Strong general knowledge of the food flavours or food chemicals market would be an advantage
Own transport and valid drivers license

Key Responsibilities:

Sales of food flavours and colours to the required client base
Responsible for generating new business and sales
Understanding the work flow, pressure and daily operations of business and manage customer expectations
Face to face customer meetings
Cold calling and reaching weekly and monthly targets
Sales presentations to management
Target driven and reaching monthly target
Initiating customer contact through personal contact
Customer research (business, opportunities, needs)
Presentation of product offerings and systematic follow-up
Effective and efficient closure of sales
Must drive the process from receiving the order from the customer to delivery to the customer- ownership of the process
Working with customer base to ensure good relationships are maintained
General admin and weekly reporting
Strategy presentation to management
Maintain excellent customer service level