Job Description
Sales & Business Development Consultant (JB6116)
Food Safety & Compliance Consulting
Location: Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Salary: R16 500 – R22 000 CTC per month, plus commission on qualifying sales (details to be discussed during the interview process)
Employment Type: Permanent
Valid Driver's Licence and Own Reliable Vehicle Required
Willingness to travel to clients when required
Join a Growing Food Safety and Compliance Consulting Team
Are you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for building relationships, driving business growth, and helping clients achieve success?
Our client is looking for a highly motivated Sales & Business Development Consultant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys developing new business opportunities, and has experience within the food industry, FMCG, food manufacturing, food safety, compliance, or a related sector.
As a key brand ambassador, you will play an important role in driving business growth, supporting clients, and coordinating consulting and training activities within the food industry.
Minimum Requirements
Fluency in English is essential.
Afrikaans language skills would be advantageous.
Sufficient on-the-job experience in sales / short courses attended that are sales related
Advantageous - Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years' experience within the food industry, FMCG, food manufacturing, food safety, compliance, or a related sector.
Proven sales and business development experience.
Experience managing client relationships and customer accounts.
Experience maintaining accurate CRM records and managing sales pipelines.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong business development and sales skills.
Excellent networking and relationship-building ability.
Professional presentation and communication skills.
Good understanding of digital marketing principles.
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Experience working with CRM systems.
Experience using SharePoint or similar document management systems would be advantageous.
Strong planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
Additional Requirements
Valid driver's licence.
Own reliable vehicle.
Willingness to travel to client sites when required.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Conduct cold calls, follow-up calls, client visits, software demonstrations, and networking activities.
Prepare and submit professional proposals and quotations.
Maintain accurate sales records and activity reporting.
Contribute to annual sales and marketing strategy development.
Client Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Ensure exceptional customer service and client satisfaction.
Participate in client meetings and project discussions.
Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and follow up on feedback.
Build trusted relationships with clients throughout their engagement.
Training & Project Coordination
Coordinate training interventions from planning through to completion.
Coordinate all administrative and logistical requirements relating to client training interventions.
Liaise with clients, delegates, facilitators, venues, and internal teams.
Ensure all administration, registrations, materials, and communication are completed timeously.
Monitor training quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Administration & Reporting
Maintain and update CRM and SharePoint systems.
Manage consultant schedules and training calendars.
Compile service agreements and client documentation.
Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Maintain organised electronic filing systems.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work with respected clients in the food industry.
Exposure to food safety, compliance, and business improvement projects.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
The opportunity to make a real impact on client success and business growth.
The Ideal Candidate:
Customer-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional service.
A natural relationship builder who enjoys working with people.
Results-driven and motivated by achieving targets.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
A positive team player who takes initiative and ownership.
A professional communicator who builds trust and credibility with clients.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about sales, client engagement, and helping businesses grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV along with a brief motivation outlining your experience within the food industry and your business development achievements.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
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