Our Client, operating in the Wholesale Industry (Frozen Food Sector), is seeking to employ an experienced Sales Representative / Trader to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Number of years experience required (in a similar industry) - 5 years!

Note : Must have valid drivers license. Company vehicle available for business travel.

Requirements:

• Proven experience trading in the frozen food industry.
• Excellent timekeeping; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Be customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Be strongly self-motivated; able to develop business opportunities.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and available at all times.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent salesmanship and ability to close a deal.
• Available to travel when necessary and work nights or weekends if needed.
• Exceptional mathematics skills to perform calculations and give estimates.
• Thorough in all account paperwork and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Develop business opportunities in the market.
• Buy products on the market at a low price and sell them at a higher price.
• Identify gaps in the market and capitalise on them.
• Work closely with the trading team to develop existing markets and also run your own markets and clients.
• Capable of working independently or with a group of other Food Sales Representatives.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.