Our client is one of South Africa’s leading paper and packaging businesses, especially known for its corrugated packaging, paper-based products, and recycling. They have a strong presence in the agriculture sector, especially for fruit and vegetable packaging.Qualifications
Grade 12 Mathematics
National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing/Agriculture
Job Requirements
Min 2 yrs. sales/customer service experience in agricultural, corrugated or FMCG market sectors.
Proven track record in Sales and Marketing, and new business development
Must be proactive, responsible and reliable
Must be energetic, hard-working and able to perform under pressure
Strong negotiation skills
Building customer relations
Goal orientated
Valid driver’s licence
Good communication skills at all levels. Must be Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
Computer literacy (MS Office – Excel, Word, Sales Costing Systems)
Key responsibilities
Maintaining and growing the company’s Agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape and export markets
Reporting monthly sales and projects to the Sales Manager
Ensuring all customer requirements are communicated to production and sales
Manage price increase negotiations
Report on sales activity
Keep detailed reports on prospect and customer interactions
