Sales Representative - Packaging

About the position

Well known packaging manufacturer based in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Sales Representative.  Packaging OR labeling industry sales experience is essential.
The incumbent, reporting to the Managing Executive, will be responsible for all aspects of sourcing and developing new accounts as well as managing and servicing existing packaging customers.

The responsibilities of the positions include the following:

• Generating and growing new business from clients
• Analyze customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them.
• Doing market research and analysis and developing suitable sales strategies and plans.
• Meeting monthly and annual sales and profit targets.
• Handling both incoming and outgoing customer liaison.
• Dealing with all related administrative duties, such as reporting, forecasting, budgeting, estimating and the preparation of quotes.
• Dealing with internal liaison with various departments as and when required. 

To qualify for this position the applicant should meet at least the following essential criteria :

• Matric / grade 12 as a requirement, a suitable post matric tertiary qualification would be preferable;
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable presentable transport is essential.
• A proven track record with 5 – 10 years sales experience;
• Sales experience in the packaging / labelling industry is essential

Proven experience in continuously deal with senior procurement staff at customer interface;
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and QuickEasy is essential;
Knowledge of the retailer-branded packaging industry;
High level of numeracy with the ability to do forecasting and budgeting;
Good analytical and lateral thinking abilities;
Strong Administrative skills with excellent business writing and presentation skills;
Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills;
Proven Competence in independently planning and managing own sales plans and initiatives;
Strong customer focus with commitment to service excellence;
Professional appearance;
the ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis; 
The position further calls for a confident personality with an enquiring mind, who would look beyond the mundane to anticipate market trends, adjust sales and marketing initiatives accordingly and meet customer requirements.

Desired Skills:

• sales
• packaging
• estimating
• quotes
• labeling
• new business
• key accounts

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Basic salary
• car allow
• petrol
• medical aid
• provident fund
• commission