Export Sales Representative

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A personnel recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Exports Sales Representative based in Centurion, South Africa. This key role focuses on leading the strategic expansion into African markets by developing distributor relationships and securing accounts. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in export sales, preferably in the colourants or pharmaceutical sectors. Excellent communication skills are essential, with French or Portuguese proficiency as a plus. A competitive salary with commission and allowances is offered.

Benefits

Petrol allowance

Market-related commission

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in export sales or international market development.
• Experience in colourants, additives, or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes for colours, fragrances, and flavours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic expansion into African markets.
• Develop strong distributor relationships and secure accounts.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Export sales or international market development

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in French or Portuguese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Centurion R30 000 Monthly Basic Plus Commission (Petrol Allowance, Market related, Negotiable)

Exports Sales Representative - Centurion

Colourants, Additives and Pharmaceutical Industry

Salary: R30 000,00 + Commission + R5 000,00 petrol allowance

My client is looking for a highly experienced Exports Sales Representative to lead and execute a strategic expansion into African markets. This role is key to growing the company’s footprint across the continent by developing strong distributor relationships, securing accounts, and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in export sales or international market development, preferably in colourants, additives, or pharmaceutical industries
• Knowledge of production processes for colours, fragrances and flavours in pharmaceutical environments
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• French or Portuguese proficiency would be advantageous

Consultant: Chandre Hart - Dante Personnel Midrand