Industrial Chemical and Minerals Sales Representative

Recruiter:

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd)

Job Ref:

4076864450

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Description

Expand the minerals and chemicals customer base.

Expand the product offering into the customer base, with a focus on Industrial Minerals and chemicals.

Frequently communicate with customers by email, phone call and face to face visits

Conduct research and analyze apply market information obtained to pro-actively expand customer base.

Monitoring customers’ demands, buying habits, determine forecasts and create strategic approaches to accommodate for it.

Monitor suppliers and market share tendencies, import and export trends and market price.

Negotiate contracts with customers within the limits of authority

Compile and present quotes, follow up and close the deals

Successfully negotiate commercial terms with customers through support from finance department

Facilitate the sales process from beginning to end with other staff members.

Attend to stock takes as and when required.

Quality: Collection and delivery of samples

The Industrial Chemical and Industrial Mineral Sales Representative will be expected to travel to all the SA provinces as and when required to grow the regional customer base

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Matric qualification

Any tertiary education is an advantage

2-5 years sales in Minerals / Chemical sector highly advantageous.

Success in growing customers and products in previous roles.

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Excellent command of MS Office applications, excel and formulas.

Effective in internal and external communication and across various cultures

Team player, solution oriented, flexible an has the ability to multi-task

Advanced planning, organization, and coordination skills

Knowledge of logistics and operations

Knowledge to selling across the African Continent

An understanding of import/export principles

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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