New Business Development (Plastic and Packaging)

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing plastics and packaging company is seeking a New Business Development professional in Cape Town. This role involves driving new business, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. The position is fully remote, offering a competitive salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience required.
• Experience in plastics, packaging, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, or FMCG is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Develop and update monthly call plans.
• Call on existing clients and grow the customer base.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Networking

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Business Development (Plastic and Packaging) – Cape Town.

Join a growing plastics and packaging company selling into industrial sectors. You’ll drive new business, grow key accounts, and manage client relationships across South Africa.

Salary: R25 000 – R40 000 CTC per month plus commission.

Fully remote.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• 5+ years sales experience
• Advantageous: Experience in plastics, packaging, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, or FMCG
• Must be self-driven, resilient, and confident

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets (turnover, tonnage, margin)
• Develop and update monthly call plans and provide weekly performance feedback
• Call on existing clients and grow the customer base via networking and cold calling
• Promote new products and ensure proper sample feedback
• Place orders in line with BRC standards and manage compliance documentation
• Visit national account branches and handle customer complaints professionally
• Maintain updated customer files and manage artwork approvals
• Perform occasional deliveries and conduct stock takes
• Respond promptly to internal and external emails
• Travel and site visits required