Pay
R20 000 – R25 000 a month
Job type
Full-time
Fantastic opportunity to join an established UK company as a Remote Sales Representative
Details:
Contract: Full-time
Salary: R20-R25k, plus commission
Hours: 42 Hours per week
Location: Remote based in South Africa
About Mustard Foods
Mustard Foods is a high quality food manufacturing business based in Wimbledon. The company has a long history of high-end catering to London’s elite since 1974. In the mid-2000s, Mustard began developing and producing bespoke recipes for a select group of London restaurants, but the primary focus of the business has since shifted to wholesale supply.
The Mustard Foods’ own-label frozen range includes arancini, soups, stews, curries and sauces. These ready-to-serve meals and sauces are supplied to over 300 UK foodservice establishments including high-end hotels, restaurants, and corporate offices. The range is constantly evolving and innovating with a focus on quality, consistency and integrity.
About The Role
The purpose of this role is to drive sales for the Mustard Foods own label frozen range. You will be responsible for researching leads, filtering opportunities through LinkedIn and contacting potential clients via email and telephone.
An effective sales representative must be an excellent communicator with a proven track record. Successful calls will result in samples being sent to potential clients, followed by account opening and first orders. You will be supported by the Client Services team.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and pursue leads through various channels including LinkedIn, networking, phoning and online engagements
- Manage the sales process from samples to opening accounts, persistently following up with potential clients in a professional manner
- Engage with potential clients to understand their business needs and challenges, and provide them with information and solutions based on their needs.
- Liaise with Client Services to assist in resolving customer complaints/disputes
- Manage accounts and monitor sales performance
- Update CRM software with new leads and keep a record of calls and relevant details
You will have:
- 5+ years experience as a Telesales or Customer Service Representative
- Experience in the food service industry or commercial kitchen
- Relevant qualification in Business, Marketing, or similar
- Familiar with CRM and MS Office programs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multitask and work independently
- Good team player
Equipment requirement: Candidates must be equipped with their own laptop with a functioning camera, microphone, and speaker. Must have an inverter/generator or backup power, and a stable internet connection.
