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Sales Representative

Employ Africa

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior EE position
  • Randburg
  • Posted 03 Jun 2024 by Employ Africa
  • Job 2568571

About the position

Sales Representative - Chemicals 

Our client is a leading provider of high-quality industrial chemicals, specializing in sectors such as water treatment, agriculture, animal feed, mining minerals, textiles, and detergents. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service to our clients.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Representative with a proven track record in selling industrial chemicals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following sectors: water treatment, agriculture, animal feed, mining minerals, textiles, and detergents. This role involves developing and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business targets in the assigned sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify new prospects.
  • Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
  • Present and demonstrate our range of industrial chemicals to prospective clients.
  • Prepare and deliver sales proposals, contracts, and presentations to secure new business.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms of sales agreements.
  • Collaborate with the technical team to provide tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Provide feedback to management on market conditions, sales activities, and competitor analysis.
  • Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network and promote our products.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline management using CRM software.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the industrial chemicals industry.
  • Proven experience in one or more of the following sectors: water treatment, agriculture, animal feed, mining minerals, textiles, and detergents.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial chemical products and their applications.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
 

 

 

Desired Skills:

  • Industrial Relations
  • Negotiating
  • Sales

Employ Africa

About the agency

EMPLOY AFRICA’s consultants bring a high level of expertise to the task of finding the best people for a project vacancy. We assist in attracting candidates, either by using our existing databases of candidates, networks in Africa or through strategic advertising campaigns. We then use our extensive recruitment expertise to create a shortlist of the best available candidates. The final selection recommendation will always be made by a selection committee consisting of our highly skilled recruiting personnel and the ultimate recruitment decision always rests with the client. Recruitment Service consist of: Executive search (head hunting high level / scarce skilled candidates) • Participation in the selection process • Conducting specialist recruitment • Advertisement design and placement • Assistance with the preparation of selection documentation • Manage enquiries and acknowledge applications • Short list applications and conduct first round interviews • Conduct reference checks and skills tests* • Present short-listed applicants for further consideration • Arrange interviews with the short-listed applicants • Assist with negotiations and advise unsuccessful applicants of the outcome.

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