Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Wholesale Meat Trader - Riebeek-Kasteel

Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd  •  Malmesbury, ZA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description


Salesworx is proud to partner with one of South Africa’s leading meat processing and distribution companies. We are seeking exceptional sales professionals from within the meat processing industry who bring a strong track record and an established network in wholesale meat trading.

Supplier Relationship Management :

  • Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and ensure a consistent supply of quality products that meet customer needs

Customer

Ac

q

uisition

&

Retention:

  • Identify and target new wholesale
    customers including food service operators, retailers, and large-scale buyers. Work closely with
    the Sales & Marketing Manager to tailor sales initiatives and marketing
    strategies to attract new customers.

  • Develop

    customised

    solutions

    to

    meet

    client

    needs

    and

    ensure

    long-term

    customer

    loyalty through
    ongoing support, product knowledge, and exceptional service.

Sales

&

Revenue

Growth:

  • Drive sales performance by setting and
    achieving revenue targets, utilizing data insights and market

    intelligence

    to

    adjust

    strategies.

    Monitor

    sales

    performance

    metrics

    to

    adjust

    tactics

    and initiatives as
    necessary.

Pricing

&

Market

Intelligence:

  • Evaluate market conditions, competitor
    activity, and pricing strategies. Adjust pricing and promotional strategies in
    response to market changes, ensuring a competitive edge while maintaining
    profitability.

Marketing

Su

pp

ort

&

Product

Promotion:

  • Support

    the

    Sales

    &

    Marketing

    team

    in

    creating

    targeted

    marketing

    materials,

    sales

    presentations, and promotional campaigns. Participate in trade shows,
    customer events, and promotional activities to enhance the company's brand
    presence in the market.

Production

,

Operational

&

Logistics

Coordination:

  • Collaborate

    with

    the

    production

    and

    operational

    teams

    to

    ensure

    that

    the

    final

    product specifications align with customer requirements.

  • Work with the logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers. Ensure that all customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on schedule, addressing any operational challenges that may arise

Contract

Negotiation

&

Compliance:

  • Lead

    contract

    negotiations

    for

    large

    wholesale

    orders,

    ensuring

    terms

    are

    favourable

    for

    both

    the company

    and

    the

    customer.

    Work

    closely

    with

    the

    finance

    team

    to

    ensure

    contracts

    meet

    industry
    standards and regulatory requirements.

S

ales

Reporting

&

Analysis:

  • Track and report on key sales metrics, customer activity, and market performance

  • Work with the sales & Marketing Manager to identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to drive better results.

Sales Strategy & Collaboration with Sales & Marketing:

  • Partner with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aimed at achieving growth targets. Align sales efforts with marketing campaigns to maximise product visibility and generate demand within the wholesale sector

  • Provide valuable market feedback to the Sales & Marketing team, ensuring that promotional materials, pricing strategies, and campaigns align with customer expectations and market trends


Requirements


Sales Expertise:

  • A minimum of 7+ years of experience in wholesale trading, B2B sales, or sales leadership, preferably within the meat, food distribution, or a related industry

  • A proven track record of driving sales growth, exceeding targets, and building long-term customer relationships

Collaborative Mindset:

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated sales and marketing strategies

Industry Knowledge:

  • Deep understanding of the meat industry, including product types, quality standards, supply chain logistics, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, and pricing dynamics is essential.

Negotiation & Communication Skills:

  • Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favourable deals with suppliers and customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present strategies clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Analytical Abilities:

  • Strong ability to analyse market data, sales performance, and customers behaviour to make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability

Technical Proficiency:

  • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools

Education & Experience

:

  • A bachelors degree in Business, Sales, Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred

  • Equivalent work experience in a sales role may substitute formal education

  • A minimum of 7+ years of experience in wholesale trading or B2B sales, with a strong background in managing key accounts, sourcing products, and working closely with sales and marketing teams

Working Conditions:


  • Full-time position with regular office hours. Flexibility may be required to accommodate customer needs and market changes

  • Occasional travel for supplier meetings, trade shows, and customer visits


Benefits


Salary negotiable plus lucrative commission


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Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

About Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

We partner with clients who look to us for sourcing talent across South Africa & EMEA. We specialize in sourcing outstanding sales talent from entry level to executive level.

We collaborate with our clients to source talent across many job functions predominantly sales but also marketing, business analytics, compliance, regulatory, finance and supply chain.

We have a strong understanding of the talent needs of enterprise clients as well as small, medium and large companies.

We have a rich pool of talent in our database with over 110k sales specific candidates. Our partnership with Linkedin enables us to seamlessly hunt talent according to your specific requirements.

Passive recruiting is a strategic practice, and as such we back our pledge to build meaningful pipeline talent for our clients succession planning goals.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2010
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