Sales Manager - Chemical Distribution

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001701/EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A fast-paced and entrepreneurial chemical distributor is seeking a Branch Manager to establish a branch in the Western Cape and ultimately oversee the branch’s profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. The successful candidate will eventually lead a team to ensure the safe handling, storage, and distribution of chemical ingredients, maintain compliance with Food Safety Standards, and build long-term partnerships with food and beverage manufacturers.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Minimum 5-7 years' experience in the chemical distribution industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role preferred
Previous experience and relationships within the Food and Beverage industries would be an advantage
Understanding of product and inventory management is required
Must have a proven track record of managing a P&L and achieving sales targets

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Developing and executing a sales plan targeting food and beverage manufacturers (bakery, beverages, dairy, confectionery, meat processing, etc.).
Cultivating high-level relationships with key accounts (e.g., Production Managers, R&D teams, Procurement Directors) to understand their formulation challenges and supply chain needs.
Liaising with global and local chemical principals to manage inventory levels, negotiate pricing, and align on market development strategies within the food sector.
Managing forecasting and inventory for the region.
Serving as the primary point of contact for customer audits and third-party certification audits, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Recruiting, training, and mentoring a team comprising Sales Representatives, Customer Service, Warehouse Staff, and Drivers.
Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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