Sales Executive - Food and Beverage

About the position

Our client is looking for a Sales Executive to join their team in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The company is a premium importer and distributor of authentic Asian food products, recently expanding into the South African market. With a focus on supplying high-end restaurants, boutique hotels, and gourmet retailers, they are looking for a dynamic sales professional with strong industry relationships to drive market entry and growth across Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow sales within the high-end foodservice and hospitality market
  
  
• Leverage existing relationships with fine dining restaurants, premium grocers, hotel groups, and private chefs
  
  
• Promote and sell premium food products from Asia (Japan, Korea, Thailand, China)
  
  
• Travel across Gauteng to meet clients and secure new business
  
  
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company’s expansion plans in South Africa
  
  
• Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs to help shape local operations
  
  

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of proven B2B sales experience in FMCG, hospitality, or foodservice sectors
  
  
• Existing network within the restaurant and hotel industry (essential)
  
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  
  
• Understanding of the types and volumes of food products ordered by hotels and premium foodservice outlets
  
  
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a startup environment
  
  
• Passion for premium Asian cuisine is an advantage
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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Desired Skills:

• Sales Executive - Food and Beverage
• Sales Executive - Food and Beverage
• Sales Executive - Food and Beverage