Technical Sales Representative - cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives and emulsifiers

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POSITION INFO:

Are you a dynamic and driven professional with a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering? Do you have a passion for sales and a knack for building strong customer relationships? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Technical Sales Representative - cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers (formulation experience NB)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Negotiable

Job Purpose:
As a Technical Sales Representative, you will be responsible for promoting and growing the sales of defined products within the cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers industry. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing customer relationships, offering technical assistance, and driving new business opportunities on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular customer and sales visits to foster strong relationships.
• Drive new business development and support marketing initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
• Prepare and manage annual sales forecasts and targets.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve customer complaints efficiently.
• Initiate and manage product development projects.
• Monitor and follow up on samples, manage inventory levels, and control working capital.
• Conduct monthly sales and budget reviews, and provide ongoing feedback to management.
• Liaise with other industry groups to identify cross-selling and sales opportunities.

Person Profile:

• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.
• 5 – 7 years of relevant sales experience, with a strong understanding of the industry.
• Formulation experience 
• Marketing experience
• Practical technical experience in the polymers industry.

Specific Job Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-focused approach.
• Technical sales and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and internal systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers industry, we want to hear from you!