About the position
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- In-depth knowledge of the Western Cape manufacturing landscape in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical sectors.
- Established industry relationships developed through previous work experience.
- Strong technical understanding of processing, packaging, and pumping applications.
- The ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Sales
- Actively identify and secure new business opportunities across target sectors.
- Present tailored solutions by matching customer requirements to the correct product applications.
- Consistently achieve sales targets through effective negotiation and deal closure.
- Account Management
- Support and maintain relationships with the existing Western Cape customer base.
- Drive growth opportunities within current accounts.
- Provide technical guidance and build long-term partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Market Growth
- Leverage existing networks and relationships to expand the company's footprint in the Western Cape.
- Analyse market trends and identify areas for business expansion.
- Contribute to the establishment and long-term growth of a new regional branch.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of sales success and achieving targets
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Experience sales in the field of industrial processing equipment, packaging equipment and / or pumps.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong track record supported by evidence of past performance (e.g., commissioned payslips, official sales target reports).
- Contactable professional references.
Requirements:
- Ability to work remotely and manage territory autonomously.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
- Willingness to undergo a background check.
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
- 5+ years of Chemical Manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience
***Salary - R25,000.00 - R35,000.00 + Commission + Telephone / data allowance (Negotiable, based on skills, experience and in relation to current package)
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About The Employer:
About the Company:
The company specialises in the import and distribution of industrial processing and packaging equipment as well as speciality pumps for decanting drums and IBC flow bins.
About the Role:
We are seeking a professional who has extensive experience in selling industrial processing and packaging equipment as well as pumps to manufacturing companies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical sectors.
With a long established and ever-growing customer base in the Western Cape we are looking for an experienced senior sales executive with manager potential to grow a to-be-established Western Cape office.
