Sales / Key Accounts Manager - Speciality Silicone Raw Materials

Prostaff Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials supplier in Johannesburg seeks a candidate to manage key accounts and support the growth of speciality silicones in the industrial sector. The role involves identifying clients, presenting product solutions, and developing strong relationships. Previous sales experience in raw materials is essential, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. A negotiable salary package is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in raw materials for industrial manufacturing required.
• Must have strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in basic CRM knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and support growth in speciality silicones.
• Identify and engage with clients across various sectors.
• Prepare sales reports and track progress against sales targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Diploma or degree in related sciences

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY :

A global leader in fully integrated silicone raw materials requires the above to manage key accounts and support the growth of speciality silicones within a variety of different manufacturing industries within South Africa.

Position information

POSITION INFO :

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Manage key accounts and support the growth of speciality silicones within a variety of different manufacturing industries within South Africa.
• Identifying and engaging with clients across multiple industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Presenting and promoting speciality silicone-based product solutions to various manufacturing customers (adhesives, sealants, coatings, personal care, etc.).
• Developing strong relationships with new and existing customers to understand their needs and propose appropriate solutions.
• Collaborating with internal technical, marketing, and teams to ensure timely delivery of customer solutions.
• Identifying new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis, and customer engagement.
• Participating in trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to increase brand visibility and network with potential clients.
• Preparing sales reports, forecasts, and presentations to track progress and support decision-making.
• Responding to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing product information and technical support where required.
• Monitoring customer satisfaction and proactively addressing any issues to strengthen relationships.
• Achieving agreed sales targets, KPIs, and growth objectives.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum requirements for the role :

• A diploma or degree in either or a related sciences qual if preferred but not essential.
• Previous sales experience having sold raw materials into the industrial or related manufacturing industries is essential for the role.
• Must have excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic CRM knowledge is preferred.