New Business Development - Plastic and Packaging (JB5406)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a New Business Development professional for the plastics and packaging sector. This fully-remote role involves driving sales growth, managing key client relationships, and achieving performance targets across South Africa. Candidates should be self-motivated with a proven sales background and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Experience in relevant industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and develop call plans.
• Grow customer base through networking and cold calls.
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Networking

Self-driven

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Business Development - Plastic and Packaging (JB5406)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
R25 000 - R40 000 CTC per month plus commission (negotiable based on experience)
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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