Sales & Factory Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience within the baking industry
• Previous experience selling bakery ingredients, dry mixes, premixes, pan oils, or related baking products
• Strong external sales and business development experience
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships within the bakery sector
• Experience introducing and growing FMCG food products within the market
• Ability to conduct product demonstrations and customer trials
• Knowledge of stock control, ordering, dispatch, and warehouse operations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a small branch operation
• Valid driver’s licence essential
• Computer literate

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Cape Town market for dry baking products, premixes, speciality bread mixes, and pan oils
• Source and secure new business opportunities within the bakery industry
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing bakery clients
• Achieve monthly sales targets and business development objectives
• Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and product trials
• Work closely with the test baker regarding product support and demonstrations
• Manage stock control, ordering of raw materials and finished products
• Oversee dispatch and basic warehouse operations
• Supervise branch staff, including the driver and general worker
• Ensure efficient day-to-day branch operations
• Provide excellent customer service and technical product support