Job Openings Chemical Sales Executive

About the job Chemical Sales Executive

Salary: Market related

Location: Durban, KZN

Job type: Permanent

Industry: FMCG

Reference: CWR.CSE.PP.24072026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is South Africa's largest paper merchant, offering an unrivalled range of paper and packaging products. They are looking for a Chemical Sales Executive to join their team at their Durban branch as soon as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Chemical Sales Executive to drive business growth within the Agricultural and Food industries. The successful candidate will have extensive industry knowledge, an established customer network, and a proven track record in technical chemical sales.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and grow sales within the Agricultural and Food industries.
  • Manage and expand an existing portfolio of customers while identifying new business opportunities.
  • Leverage an established customer base to generate new sales opportunities.
  • Promote and sell the company's range of chemical products and solutions.
  • Conduct regular customer visits to understand business needs and provide suitable product recommendations.
  • Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and successfully close sales.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through excellent service and technical support.
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
  • Liaise with internal departments to ensure efficient order processing and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate customer records, sales reports, and forecasts.
  • Represent the company professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12
  • Relevant Degree or Diploma will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Minimum 5 years' external sales experience within the chemical industry
  • Extensive experience selling chemical products into the Agricultural and/or Food industries is essential
  • An established customer base within these industries is essential
  • Strong technical understanding of chemical products and their applications
  • Proven ability to generate new business and maintain long-term client relationships
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle
  • No restraint of trade in place

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

  • Extensive experience within the Agricultural and Food sectors
  • Strong chemical product sales background
  • Existing, well-established customer relationships that can be developed further
  • Ability to hit the ground running and grow the company's market share in KwaZulu-Natal

POPIA NOTICE

By submitting your CV, you acknowledge and agree that:

  1. We may retain your personal information in our database for future employment opportunities and matching purposes.
  2. We may contact you should a suitable position become available.
  3. The information you have provided is true, correct, and up to date.

We endeavour to respond to all applications. However, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.


Or refer someone