Senior Sales Executive - Polymer / Plastics industry
The Recruiters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Job Summary Well established plastic polymer distribution business requires a sales executive with proven track-record and experience. Position: Sales Executive - Gauteng 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). Job description : 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 remote location depending on group company policy. Requirements : 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. Salary range: Depending on work experience, negotiable in region of R60-85kpm, total cost to company. Participation in company sales incentive scheme (not immediate). Start: Soonest with 3 month probation period.The RecruitersRecruiter
