Commercial Manager

Top Vitae Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled professional for a business development role in Midrand. The successful candidate will manage key customer relationships, negotiate contracts, and provide technical support while overseeing project management and supply chain coordination. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, ideally in the chemical industry, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years business development / commercial experience, preferably in chemical industry.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and manage key customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with customers and suppliers to maximize profitability.
• Provide technical support on dosing systems and installations.
• Coordinate imports and supply chain activities for on-time delivery.

Skills

Business development

Contract negotiation

Technical expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

CRM systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Food Science, Engineering or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

This role blends business development, contract negotiations, strategic planning, technical expertise, cross functional collaboration (supply chain coordination) and risk management to deliver world-class solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and manage key customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with customers and suppliers to maximize profitability.
• Provide technical support on dosing systems and installations.
• Provide overall project management of the end-to-end process.
• Coordinate imports and supply chain activities for on-time delivery.
• Analyse markets, competitor products, and ROI to guide sales strategy.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide training to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Food Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 5+ years business development / commercial experience (preferably in chemical industry).
• Proven track record in business development.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally; flexibility for after-hours work.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.