New Business Development - Plastic and Packaging (JB5332)

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

Job summary

A growing plastics and packaging company based in Cape Town is seeking a New Business Development manager to help expand their client base across South Africa. This fully remote position requires a self-driven individual with over 5 years of sales experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Develop and update monthly call plans.
• Grow the customer base via networking and cold calling.

Skills

Sales Experience

Networking

Client Relationship Management

Self-Driven

Resilience

Confidence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Matric

Job description

New Business Development - Plastic and Packaging (JB5332)
Cape Town, Western Cape
R25 000 - R40 000 CTC per month plus commission
Permanent
Fully remote

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.

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

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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