About the position
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for driving growth in the chemical industry by selling innovative solutions into pharma, nutraceuticals, sports nutrition and animal feed. Is this you? What you'll be doing Specific tasks include calculating costs and sales prices for products, developing annual sales budgets in conjunction with the Sales Manager, and providing technical support during lab-scale tests and production trials. This role requires excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What's in it for you How to apply 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.
You're a driven sales professional with proven experience in the chemical industry, selling into pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, or animal feed clients. You thrive on building lasting client relationships while hunting for new business opportunities. Organised, resilient, and self-motivated, you're equally at home presenting technical solutions as you are closing deals.
You'll be responsible for managing and growing key accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across pharma, nutraceutical, sports nutrition and animal feed markets. You will be responsible for a variety of sales and marketing duties, including building and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners. You will focus on growing current business with existing customers, developing new prospective customers, and accurately reporting and compiling market information.
Our client is a dynamic, stable family owned and run business and is a leading supplier of ingredients and raw materials in South Africa. With an impressive international supplier list and a diverse, stable client base they are on a rapid path for growth. They're always looking at ways to diversify their product offering and this role is a direct response to that. Their team is young and the office is based in Rivonia. This role follows a hybrid work setup, with Mondays and Fridays based in the office, while Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are spent on the road meeting with customers.
You'll bring a minimum of 2-5 years external sales experience within the chemical industry, specifically selling into pharma, nutraceutical, sports nutrition or animal feed. A background in food science, chemistry or a related field will set you apart, alongside proven sales excellence and a record of exceeding targets. You'll also need strong financial acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Own reliable transport is essential. We're looking for an energetic, passionate 'go getter' that is driven by success and driving great relationships.
Attractive package which includes a basic salary, commission, travel allowance, medical aid, company cell phone and laptop will be provided. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mind set who wants to work in an environment where their contribution is not only valued but wanted.
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
Desired Skills:
- external sales
- chemical
- pharmaceutical
- nutraceutical
- animal feed
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric
