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The Talent Experts

Senior Sales Executive (Specialty Ingredients/Pharmaceutical)

The Talent Experts

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Rivonia
  • Posted 27 Jan 2026 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2631841 - Ref AB
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About the position

Are you resilient, tenacious, and thrive on hunting for sales in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector?

Is this you?
You're currently thriving in the chemical industry, selling specialised ingredients or raw materials into pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or sports nutrition clients. With strong commercial instincts and a deep understanding of your clients' technical needs, you're a natural at developing strategic accounts and uncovering new business. You enjoy the chase as much as the relationship, and you're ready to step into a senior role where your input shapes growth and direction.

What you'll be doing
You'll lead key account growth while driving new business across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, sports nutrition sectors. Your responsibilities will span pricing, margin management, budgeting and market analysis, as well as building supplier and partner relationships. You'll provide technical support during product trials and lab-scale tests, while keeping a close eye on customer needs and market trends. As a senior team member, you'll also contribute to commercial strategy and share your expertise with the broader sales team.

Where you'll be doing it
Join a fast-growing, privately owned ingredients supplier making waves in the South African market. Backed by strong global partnerships and a loyal local client base, this business values agility, trust and long-term relationships. The team operates from Rivonia, with a hybrid rhythm, office-based on Mondays and Fridays, and on the road midweek meeting with customers.

What you'll need
You must currently be working in the chemical/raw materials/specialty ingredients industry, selling into pharma, nutraceutical or sports nutrition clients. A minimum of 5 years' external sales experience is required, ideally supported by a qualification in chemistry, food science or a related field. You're commercially sharp, technically credible and driven by results. A valid driver's licence and reliable transport are essential.

What you'll get
A competitive package including base salary, commission, travel allowance, medical aid, company phone and laptop. A career-defining opportunity in a business that values your voice and invests in your growth.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

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.

Desired Skills:

  • pharmaceutical
  • Sales
  • pharma sales
  • raw materials
  • specialty ingredients
  • raw ingredients
  • chemicals

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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