About the position
Are you resilient, tenacious, and thrive on hunting for business, selling chemicals or raw materials into the home, personal care or cosmetics sector? Then we need to connect! Is this you? What you'll be doing Specific tasks include calculating costs and sales prices for products, developing annual sales budgets in conjunction with the Divisional Manager, and providing technical support during lab-scale tests and production trials. This role requires excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What's in it for you How to apply We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.
You have expertise in specialised technical sales of products in the home, personal care or cosmetics industries and a natural flair for building long lasting and beneficial relationships. You love the thrill of hunting for new business, but you also love taking great care of the key accounts that you bring in. You'd love to be part of a young and ambitious team. You are an excellent communicator and have a high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
You will be responsible for a variety of sales and marketing duties, including building and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners. You will focus on growing current business with existing customers, developing new prospective customers, and accurately reporting and compiling market information.
Our client is a dynamic, stable family owned and run business and is a leading supplier of ingredients and raw materials in South Africa. With an impressive international supplier list and a diverse, stable client base they are on a rapid path for growth. They're always looking at ways to diversify their product offering and this role is a direct response to that. Their team is young and the office is based in Rivonia. This role follows a hybrid work setup, with Mondays and Fridays based in the office, while Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are spent on the road meeting with customers.
You are a dynamic sales professional who thrives on both hunting for business and relationship management. A Matric qualification with at least 3 years of external sales experience in chemicals or raw materials for the home, personal care, or cosmetics industry is essential. A degree in a chemical-related field would be highly advantageous. You should be proficient in MS Office and have your own reliable transport, as this role involves regular business travel. We're looking for an energetic, passionate 'go getter' that is driven by success and driving great relationships.
Attractive package which includes a basic salary, commission, travel allowance, medical aid, company cell phone and laptop will be provided. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mind set who wants to work in an environment where their contribution is not only valued but wanted.
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
Desired Skills:
- home
- personal care
- cosmetics
- raw materials
- chemicals
- Sales
- external sales
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric
