Business Development Associate Chemicals

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000577/TR

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:

An international investment and trading company is seeking a dynamic Junior Sales Consultant to establish and grow relationships with current and prospective customers in the industrial chemicals industry with the aim to grow the company’s overall market share of relevant commodity chemical products.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
A minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in the commodity chemicals sector is essential
Must have knowledge of industrial / mining / textile / construction / water treatment / pharma / food ingredient / detergent / cosmetics / plastic additives / masterbatch and/or related chemicals
Above-average communication skills, specifically in English, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and cultures, will be required
Excellent command of MS Office applications is essential
Knowledge of logistics and operations would be ideal
Knowledge in selling across the African continent and an understanding of import/export principles will be an added advantage

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Establishing relationships, strengthening existing relationships, and ensuring relationship continuity within the agricultural industry.
Organising and following sales activities.
Monitoring distributors, customers, demands and orders.
Effectively managing business activities with customers.
Preparing and updating the customer database.
Following up on payments and pre-payments for orders.
Preparing and submitting sales reports to the Senior Agri Trader.
Coordinating delivery with Operation and Finance teams.
Preparing price proposals.
Effectively negotiating commercial terms with customers.
Staying up to date with products, opportunities, competitors, new suppliers, new customers within the market.
Identifying potential markets and potential customers in the region.
Communicating effectively with other members of the sales team and the organisation.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

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