Laboratory Chemical Sales Representative

University of Fort Hare; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 184,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Laboratory Chemical Sales Representative to grow and manage client portfolios across Gauteng. This permanent role offers advancement opportunities in a dynamic market serving laboratories, universities, research institutions, and industrial clients.

You will promote laboratory chemicals, manage a defined territory, and provide technical sales support to customers, while maintaining CRM records and contributing to forecasts and reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or similar.
• 2-5 years' experience in laboratory chemical or scientific sales.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell laboratory chemicals and related products to existing and new clients.
• Manage and grow a defined customer territory in Gauteng.
• Build strong relationships with laboratories, universities, research institutions, and industrial clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and close sales deals.
• Conduct product presentations and provide technical sales support.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and sales reports.
• Collaborate with internal technical and logistics teams.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences

Job description

Laboratory Chemical Sales Representative

16 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

Permanent

CPT000043

A well-established supplier of laboratory chemicals and consumables is seeking Chemical Sales Representatives to grow and manage client portfolios across Gauteng

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell laboratory chemicals and related products to existing and new clients
• Manage and grow a defined customer territory in Gauteng
• Build strong relationships with laboratories, universities, research institutions, and industrial clients
• Identify new business opportunities and close sales deals
• Conduct product presentations and provide technical sales support
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and sales reports
• Collaborate with internal technical and logistics teams

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or similar
• 2-5 years' experience in laboratory chemical or scientific sales
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of laboratory environments and procurement processes
• Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Sal: up to R27.5k with comm