Job Details
## VAN SALESMAN / DRIVER – BAKERY & FMCG
*Company:* Red Ribbon Bakery
*Location:* Dubai, UAE
*Employment Type:* Full-Time
### Job Description
Red Ribbon Cakes & Bistro is looking for experienced and motivated *Van Salesmen / Drivers* to distribute and sell our bakery products across *General Trade (GT) outlets and Key Accounts* in Dubai.
This is a *sales and route-based position, not merely a delivery-driver role*.
The successful candidate will be responsible for an allocated sales route and is expected to visit and service all assigned customers, achieve sales targets, develop new outlets, control product returns and complete daily stock and cash reconciliation.
### Key Responsibilities
* Drive the company sales van and complete the assigned daily sales route.
* Visit and service all allocated groceries, supermarkets, cafeterias and other GT/Key Account customers.
* Sell and distribute Red Ribbon bakery products to existing customers.
* Achieve assigned *daily and monthly net sales targets*.
* Identify and open new retail outlets within the assigned territory.
* Increase sales from existing customers by introducing additional products and improving order quantities.
* Build and maintain good relationships with shop owners, store managers, purchasing teams and receiving staff.
* Ensure Red Ribbon products are properly displayed and available at customer outlets.
* Check stock at outlets and rotate products to minimize expiry and returns.
* Monitor customer sales patterns and avoid oversupplying slow-moving products.
* Collect and accurately record approved product returns.
* Collect cash/customer payments where applicable and ensure proper reconciliation.
* Maintain accurate invoices, delivery documents, returns and collection records.
* Reconcile daily van stock, sales, returns and cash.
* Maintain the company vehicle in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
* Report competitor activities, pricing, promotions and new market opportunities to the supervisor.
### Route Responsibility
This is a *field-based route sales position*.
The employee will be allocated a daily route and customer list and will be responsible for completing the assigned route and servicing scheduled customers in accordance with company requirements.
Performance will be based on *route completion, customer coverage, net sales, new outlet development, return control, collections and stock/cash reconciliation*.
### Candidate Requirements
* *2+ years of UAE experience in Van Sales / FMCG / Bakery / Food Distribution preferred.*
* Previous experience selling *bread, bakery products, dairy, beverages, FMCG or other short-shelf-life food products* will be an advantage.
* *Valid UAE driving licence is required.*
* Good knowledge of Dubai roads and retail/GT markets.
* Must have sales ability – *not just driving/delivery experience*.
* Ability to develop new customers and increase sales from existing outlets.
* Good communication and customer-handling skills.
* Basic English communication required.
* Ability to handle invoices, cash, stock and returns accurately.
* Physically fit and able to handle loading/unloading of bakery products.
* Honest, responsible and disciplined in handling company stock, cash and vehicle.
### Performance & Incentives
The position carries a *monthly sales incentive based on performance*.
Incentives will consider:
* Achievement of net sales targets
* New productive outlets opened
* Route/customer coverage
* Control of product returns and expiry
* Collection performance
* Stock and cash reconciliation
*Attractive incentives are available for high-performing sales staff.*
### What We Are Looking For
We are looking for candidates who are:
*Sales-oriented | Target-driven | Hard-working | Responsible | Customer-focused | Willing to develop new business*
Candidates with an existing network of *groceries, supermarkets and GT customers in Dubai* will be given preference.
### Apply
Interested candidates may submit their *CV along with details of UAE Van Sales/FMCG experience, current location, driving licence details and availability to join.*
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