Senior Sales Executive - Polymer / Plastics industry

• Preference is for an experienced plastic polymer sales person.
• Experienced sales candidates without plastic knowledge/experience but with the right credentials will be considered.
• Gauteng based (office in Bedfordview).

• Assume immediate responsibility for some existing customers but more importantly identifying, calling on and closing sales with new customers.
• Good opportunity for development and growth within the company.
• Potential for future business and travel into neighbouring countries.

• Work with a very experienced and focussed sales team but also able to function independently.
• Work from company office and/or

• Matric with maths and ideally a commerce/business type degree or other relevant post matric qualification.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to communicate in Afrikaans.
• Foreign language could be an advantage.
• Minimum five years selling experience, preferably in the plastic industry or closely associated industries (eg coating/chemicals) and with exposure to importing.
• Experience and understanding of commercial business practices including working with budgets, costs, customer analysis and reporting skills.
• Be self-motivated, organised, good negotiation skills, target driven, customer focussed and with excellent attention to detail.
• Drivers’ licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Be able to travel in and around the greater Gauteng area, possibly further if required.
• Fully computer literate: excel, word, outlook etc.
• No criminal record, this will be verified.
• Contactable references required, these will be verified.

• Depending on work experience, salary negotiable
• Participation in company sales incentive scheme (not immediate).

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