Cape Town: Sales Executive posted by The Key Recruitment Group

Sales Executive Domestic Appliances

About our client

Our client is a provider of professional food service equipment. They are based in Cape Town.

About the Role

They are looking for an energetic professional with a passion for premium home and outdoor cooking appliances. This role is ideal for someone with a flair for design, lifestyle trends, and sales, coupled with experience in the domestic cooker or premium kitchen appliance industry.
Experience or a personal interest in the outdoor cooking category (braai, pizza ovens, smokers, or lifestyle appliances) will be a strong advantage.

As part of their Domestic Department, youll represent and grow leading international brands Lofra, Everdure, and Solo Stove in the South African market. Youll collaborate with the sales and marketing team to drive product visibility, strengthen dealer relationships, develop new business, and engage consumers through creative brand activations, showroom displays, and digital campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and grow sales across retail, dealer, and direct customer channels.
• Drive new business development through relationship building with architects, interior designers, kitchen studios, and outdoor retailers.
• Conduct showroom demonstrations and customer consultations, ensuring a high-quality brand experience.
• Collaborate with the Cape Town and Johannesburg teams to manage joint projects, customer listings, and product training.
• Process quotes, orders, and follow up on outstanding payments for special orders and showroom sales.
• Manage customer accounts and ensure premium after-sales service.

Marketing & Brand Presentation

• Work with the marketing team to position products with strong visual and design-led appeal.
• Manage domestic and outdoor showroom displays, ensuring they align with brand standards and current promotions.
• Support marketing activations, events, and exhibitions
• Assist with managing brand presence on online platforms including listings, imagery, and promotions.
• Provide feedback to the marketing team on campaigns, customer engagement, and new opportunities.

Operations & Coordination

• Communicate with suppliers on stock orders, pricing, and product updates.
• Monitor stock levels, pricing consistency, and online product visibility.
• Maintain accurate customer databases, mailing lists, and warranty records.
• Provide insights on competitor activity, market trends, and consumer preferences.
• Contribute to the departments profit targets and long-term brand growth.

Skills & Experience

• 13 years of experience in domestic cookers, kitchen appliances, or related premium consumer goods. A genuine interest in cooking or baking, along with a solid understanding of cooking functionality. Experience with oven, hob, and extractor installations or exposure to kitchen design will be considered a strong advantage.
• Exposure to or enthusiasm for the outdoor cooking and lifestyle appliance category is a strong bonus.
• Strong design sense ability to present products in an aspirational, lifestyle-driven way.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-first attitude.
• Proficient in Monday.com, Excel, Teams, and MS Office with basic digital marketing knowledge.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to occasionally assist at weekend trade shows, demos, or retail activations.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a dynamic, design-focused team representing global brands in South Africa.
• Work with stylish, innovative, and premium cooking appliances.
• Freedom to bring your creativity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit into the role.
• Competitive salary package and opportunities for growth within a fast-evolving division.