Your essential AI Talent Report – access here

Back to all jobs

Inbound Sales Representative

Ref: JO-2604-360161

  • Environment: In-office
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Starts: 2026-06-08
Apply Report issue

Job Title
Inbound Sales Representative

Sector
FMCG, Food Distribution, Wholesale

Job Purpose
* Handle inbound sales enquiries and customer orders
* Build strong relationships with existing customers
* Support sales growth through excellent customer service and product knowledge

Key Responsibilities

Customer Sales and Support
* Receive and process incoming customer enquiries
* Take customer orders accurately and efficiently
* Provide product information and pricing guidance
* Assist customers with queries and complaints
* Maintain positive and professional customer relationships

Order Processing and Administration
* Capture orders on CRM or internal systems
* Check stock availability and pricing
* Prepare quotations and follow up on orders
* Maintain accurate customer and sales records
* Ensure all administration is completed on time

Customer Relationship Management
* Support repeat business through quality service
* Identify upselling and cross selling opportunities
* Communicate promotions and product updates to customers
* Work closely with internal teams to meet customer needs

Reporting
* Complete daily and weekly sales activity reports
* Update customer information accurately
* Escalate issues when required

Minimum Requirements

Experience
* Two to four years experience in inbound or internal sales
* Experience in FMCG, wholesale, or food distribution preferred
* Experience with order taking and customer service

Skills and Competencies
* Strong communication skills
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident using CRM and computer systems
* Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
* Target driven and customer focused

Personal Attributes
* Professional and reliable
* Strong problem solving skills
* Able to work well in a team
* Organised and detail oriented
* Calm under pressure

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Apply Report issue

Sales jobs

Telle-canvasser

  • Permanent
  • In-office

Bookkeeper/Personal assistant

  • Permanent
  • In-office

Sales Coordinator

  • Permanent
  • In-office

Business Development Manager

  • Permanent
  • In-office

Career and Job Insights

Apply for this job

Inbound Sales Representative

  • South Africa, Cape Town
  • Sales
  • In-office
  • Permanent

Save jobs

Log in to save a job

Report job

Inbound Sales Representative

  • South Africa, Cape Town
  • Sales
  • In-office
  • Permanent

"*" indicates required fields

Need talent? Request a callback

This form is for companies looking to hire talent.

I am looking for a job I have a general enquiry

"*" indicates required fields

E.g. “Senior Frontend Developer” or “Offshoring team for design.”
This field is hidden when viewing the form