Van Sales Executive

About the company

Role overview

Sales and route development

• Follow the approved daily journey plan, visit scheduled customers, meet sales targets, take orders, promote products, and introduce new products and promotions.
• Open new outlets and build relationships with store managers, buyers, and chefs; handle queries and complaints professionally.
• Monitor competitor products, pricing, and activity and report findings to the Sales Manager.

Delivery, stock, and cold chain

• Load the van against the loading sheet and check quantities, quality, and expiry dates.
• Maintain required refrigeration temperatures and logs; deliver on time and in good condition, applying FIFO and careful handling.
• Merchandise products on shelves and chillers, maintaining display, pricing, and rotation.
• Manage returns, damaged and near-expiry stock, minimize wastage, reconcile van stock, and report discrepancies.

Invoicing, collections, and reporting

• Issue accurate invoices and delivery notes using a handheld device or sales system, including prices, quantities, and VAT.
• Collect cash, cheques, and credit payments, follow up overdue accounts, and complete daily cash settlement with accounts.
• Submit daily sales, collection, returns, and visit reports and maintain customer records.
• Keep the van clean, roadworthy, and maintained; promptly report mechanical issues and follow traffic and safety rules.

Qualifications and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Business, Sales, or related diploma or degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 2–4 years of UAE van sales experience, ideally in fresh produce, FMCG, dairy, bakery, or chilled-food distribution.
• Valid UAE light vehicle driving licence is mandatory; good knowledge of UAE roads and routes is required.
• An existing retail and HoReCa customer network is an advantage.
• Experience with handheld invoicing devices or sales/ERP systems such as SAP or Odoo is an advantage.
• Basic food safety or food handling certification is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong selling, negotiation, and customer relationship skills; good communication in English is required, and Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is an advantage.
• Accurate cash handling and basic numeracy for invoicing, collections, and stock reconciliation.
• Able to work independently on a route with minimal supervision and physically load, unload, and carry products safely.
• Punctual, disciplined, honest, reliable, and customer-focused, with responsibility for company stock, cash, and vehicle.

Location and work setting

• Work is in person and route-based, with coverage across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.
• The stated location is Al Aweer Fruits & Vegetables Market, Dubai.