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Sales Representative - Industrial Sales (Sales Representative)

Overview

Reference
Sales Representative

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
11 March 2025

Closing date
11 Jun 2025 21:59


Our client is seeking a Sales Representative - Industrial Sale to actively market the basket of our client's products to the Industrial sector, with the purpose of increasing market share, whilst providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Sales & Business Growth: Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

  • Customer Acquisition: Follow up on leads within 24 hours and develop new business opportunities.

  • Technical Consultation: Match the right adhesives to various textures (wood, plastic, paper, carton, boards) based on customer needs.

  • Product & Industry Knowledge: Work closely with the lab to provide clients with the best adhesive solutions, competing directly with industry rivals.

  • Account Management: Maintain and grow existing customer relationships, provide product training, and manage stock levels.

  • Debt Collection & Admin: Assist with collections, customer queries, and ensure accurate reporting.

  • Compliance & Operations: Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing, stock management, and distribution.

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Team player with a results-driven approach.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 minimum.

  • Tertiary diploma or qualification in sales, marketing, or a related technical field (advantageous).

  • Minimum 5 years of technical sales experience in adhesives, paper & packaging, chemicals, or a related industry.

  • Proven track record in business development and sales.

  • Knowledge of adhesives (water-based, solvent, and hotmelt) (advantageous).

  • Experience with Salesforce (advantageous).

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Strong technical/industrial experience required.

    • Excellent knowledge of adhesives and their applications on different textures.

    • Lab/chemical experience is highly advantageous as this role involves liaising with the lab to develop competitive adhesive solutions.


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond