Sales Representative at RCL Foods – Apply Now!

About RCL Foods

At RCL FOODS, we believe in growing what matters – people, communities, and sustainable practices. As a proudly South African brand, our mission is to drive real impact with integrity, empowerment, and accountability at the heart of all we do.

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Representative to join our passionate Baking Division team in Secunda. If you are goal-oriented, service-focused, and hungry to grow your sales career in a market-leading organization, then this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Representative at RCL Foods, your mission is to grow our market share, build strong customer relationships, and ensure excellent execution in the trade. Your responsibilities will include:

📊 Sales & Target Achievement

• Achieve or exceed monthly sales budgets and volume targets.

• Create and implement monthly action plans per customer to reach goals.

• Execute a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area.

🧾 Promotions & Merchandising

• Implement promotional plans effectively and manage promotional activities (especially Friday and Saturday activations).

• Drive correct merchandising, shelf management, and enhanced product visibility in all outlets.

• Negotiate for prime shelf space and continuous product display improvement.

👥 Agent & Customer Management

• Attend and lead weekly sales meetings (Fridays at 08:00).

• Conduct regular co-traveling with agent sales staff to provide feedback and support.

• Identify performance gaps among agents and provide actionable solutions.

• Share weekly updates on sales stats, achievements, and market intelligence.

🧠 Strategic Market Development

• Canvass for new business opportunities and grow client base.

• Build and maintain solid relationships with store managers, regional managers, and stakeholders.

• Deliver excellent customer service and provide ongoing assistance to customers and sales agents.

📝 Reporting

• Submit detailed weekly reports covering:

  • Sales activity & performance

  • Competitor movements

  • Agent performance versus targets

  • Opportunities & challenges in your territory

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) – Essential

• A degree/diploma in Sales or Management – Advantageous

• Valid EB (Code 8) driver’s license – Essential

• 1+ years of relevant experience in FMCG/retail sales – Advantageous

What We’re Looking For

• A results-driven individual with strong people skills

• Excellent planning, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities

• A proactive mindset with a passion for growing business and people

• High energy, reliability, and strong work ethic

Be part of a company that doesn’t just sell food – we grow futures, nourish communities, and lead with purpose.

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💡 CV Tips for Sales Representative Roles:

1. Highlight Achievements: Mention sales targets achieved or exceeded in previous roles. Use numbers and metrics!

2. Showcase Relationship Skills: Emphasize your ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.

3. Tailor for FMCG: If you have FMCG or retail experience, showcase your understanding of customer dynamics and merchandising.

4. Include Tools/Systems: Mention tools or systems you’ve used (e.g., CRM, POS) and your proficiency.

5. Soft Skills Matter: Emphasize communication, negotiation, and customer service skills in your summary and experience sections.

6. Keep It Action-Oriented: Use action verbs like “Achieved,” “Implemented,” “Negotiated,” “Led,” etc.

🌐 Company Website:
https://www.rclfoods.com