Sales Application Engineer Hygienics

Henkel; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a Mid-Senior level Sales professional to execute local sales plans and develop customer relationships. The role involves managing growth opportunities and providing technical support to customers while maintaining KPI targets. This opportunity comes with flexible work hours, international growth prospects, and various employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid model and work-from-anywhere policy for up to 30 days / year

International growth opportunities

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave (minimum 8 weeks)

Employee Share Plan with company matching

Annual one-month bonus

66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid

Subsidized canteen

Mental Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level experience in sales and engineering.
• Ability to travel locally and cross-border.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute customer roadmap and manage growth opportunities using CRM tools.
• Implement pricing actions and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide product recommendations and technical training.

Skills

Crisis handling

Customer research

Networking and social selling

Objection handling

Proposal generation and deal structuring

Territory and portfolio management

Value-based selling

Technical background

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About this PositionExecute local sales plans (short, mid, long term) in line with SBU strategy to maintain and develop existing and new customers.What You'll DoExecute customer roadmap and manage / close growth opportunities using CRM tools (ACE)Implement pricing actions and build / maintain customer relationshipsDeliver KPIs such as OSG and PC % in the territory at targeted accountsProvide product recommendations, application advice, and troubleshooting for customersPerform technical visits (meetings, audits, demonstrations, troubleshooting) with documentation in CRM (ACE)Responsible for product applications, technical training, and coaching of sales teams and customersLeverage customer feedback to optimize service and identify new sales opportunitiesWhat Makes You a Good FitCrisis handlingCustomer researchIdentifying key player rolesNetworking and social sellingObjection handlingProposal generation and deal structuringProspectingProviding proofQuestioning skillsSales call planning and facilitationDigital sales fluencyTerritory and portfolio managementValue-based sellingLaboratory testingTechnical backgroundAbility to travel locally and cross-borderSome Perks of Joining HenkelFlexible work hours, hybrid model, and work-from-anywhere policy for up to 30 days / yearInternational growth opportunitiesHealth and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave (minimum 8 weeks)Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and company matchingAnnual one-month bonus66.67% company contribution to Medical AidSubsidized canteenMental Health & Wellness programsHenkel values diversity and encourages individuals from various backgrounds to join and bring their uniqueness.

We seek a diverse team with different experiences, perspectives, and mindsets.Additional DetailsSeniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Sales and EngineeringIndustries : Chemical Manufacturing and ManufacturingThis job posting is active and available.