Sales and Business Development Consultant Full Time Job

Sales and Business Development Consultant – Port Elizabeth.

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.

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).

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.