Sales & Business Development Specialist

Antal; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 350 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Asia Petrochemicals LLC in Johannesburg seeks a driven Sales & Business Development Specialist to grow petrochemical materials sales in South Africa. You will manage accounts, negotiate contracts, and drive 90‑day trading cycles while expanding the client base.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of chemical marketing experience, a strong techno-commercial background, and a robust SA industry network across paints, coatings, cosmetics, and lubricants.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years proven experience in marketing and selling chemicals, solvents, and base oils in the South Africa market.
• Senior designation in a leading chemical trading or distribution company.
• Strong techno-commercial background combining technical product knowledge with commercial acumen.
• Deep network within South Africa's petrochemicals, paints, coatings, cosmetics, or lubricants sectors.
• Ability to manage trading cycles, credit risk, and collections effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Drive sales of petrochemical raw materials, chemicals, and base oils to B2B customers.
• Manage accounts, negotiate contracts, and close sales in line with 90-day trading cycle requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, coordinate turnover, and ensure smooth delivery to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, expanding the client portfolio in South Africa.
• Track competitor activities, market trends, and regulatory developments to support strategy.
• Ensure collections and payments are secured within agreed timelines.

Connaissances

Chemicals market experience

Account management

Negotiation

Business development

Client relationship building

Credit risk management

Strategic planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Description du poste

Johannesburg, South Africa Asia Petrochemicals LLC

About the job Sales & Business Development Specialist

Job brief

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Nationality: South African

Reporting Line: Managing Director

Role Summary

Our client, based in the UAE is one of the fastest growing names in manufacturing, distribution and international trade of chemicals and downstream petrochemicals. We are seeking a self-driven Sales & Business Development Specialist to expand their footprint in South Africa. The role focuses on selling petrochemical raw materials to (paints & coatings, adhesives & sealants, cosmetics, flexible packaging, flexible pvc, rubber compounding, edible oils, soap & detergents, oilfield production, lubricants, agro & crop protection) industries through both import trading (50% CFR basis) and local distribution (50%), ensuring efficient stock turnover and timely payment cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales of petrochemical raw materials, chemicals, and base oils to B2B customers.

• Manage accounts, negotiate contracts, and close sales in line with 90-day trading cycle requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, coordinate turnover, and ensure smooth delivery to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, expanding the client portfolio in South Africa.
• Track competitor activities, market trends, and regulatory developments to support strategy.

Ensure collections and payments are secured within agreed timelines.

Qualifications & Skills

At least 5-10 years proven experience in marketing and selling chemicals, solvents, and base oils in the South Africa market.

• Currently or previously held a senior designation in a leading chemical trading or distribution company.
• Strong techno-commercial background able to combine technical product knowledge with commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated success in managing large accounts, securing new business, and delivering sales growth.
• Deep network within South Africa'spetrochemicals, paints, coatings, cosmetics, or lubricants and raw materials sectors.
• Ability to manage trading cycles, credit risk, and collections effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.