Sales Executive

SUMMARY:
Sales Executive – Food & Beverage Industry
Cape Town (Salt River – Office Based) | Johannesburg (Remote)

POSITION INFO:
Are you a driven, entrepreneurial Sales Executive with a passion for the Food & Beverage industry? Do you thrive on building relationships, growing accounts, and being out in the market? If so, this opportunity is for you.
Our client is looking for two dynamic Sales Executives to join their growing team in Cape Town and Johannesburg, servicing a diverse and exciting client base within the food service sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of clients
• Drive new business development and expand account penetration
• Build strong relationships with cafés, catering companies, delis, and hospitality outlets
• Conduct regular client visits and on-site meetings
• Handle and resolve challenging client situations professionally and effectively
• Identify growth opportunities and upsell within existing accounts
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Maintain accurate reporting and client feedback

• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience within FMCG or the Food & Beverage industry
• Proven experience selling into food service / hospitality environments
• Diploma or Degree (required)
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (essential)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline
• Entrepreneurial mindset – proactive, solution-driven, and results-focused

• Cape Town: Office-based (Salt River) with regular client visits
• Johannesburg: Remote role with extensive client engagement in the field

• Work with an established and growing brand in the Food & Beverage space
• High-energy, performance-driven environment
• Autonomy and ownership of your accounts
• Opportunity to grow with the business