Sales Manager

Elchemie Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of pigments in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business in the SADC region. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in sales management and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between R80,000 - R100,000 per month, along with a fuel card. Immediate availability preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fuel card

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in Sales Management.
• Own vehicle.
• Previous experience with SADC countries required.

Responsibilities

• Setting customer pricing points.
• Margin management and tracking.
• Business Development - new project identification.
• Managing Debtors.
• Management of Distributors in SADC region.

Skills

Strong communication

People management

Client-facing skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Business/Economics/Chemistry/Chemical related

Job description

Sales Manager (Pigments/Coatings/Plastics)

Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng

Industry: Chemical (Pigments) | Experience: 5-10 years | Type: Full-time | Environment: High-performance, service-focused, fast-paced

About the Role

Our client, a leading global supplier of high-end pigments, offers a diverse portfolio that includes organic, inorganic, and effect pigments, performance colorants, pearlescent pigments, and specialty chemicals. They currently have an opportunity for a Sales Manager with proven management experience. Prior exposure to the chemical, coatings, or plastics industry will be an advantage. The position is based in Johannesburg, will be serving the SADC countries and immediate availability is preferable but not a pre-requisite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting customer pricing points
• Margin management (Tracking and reporting)
• DOI management (Working capital control based on forecast and demand plan)
• SMOGS' tracking
• Customer visits and interaction
• Business Development - new project identification
• Setting sales budgets, monitoring and adjusting according to performance
• Managing Debtors
• Management of Distributors in SADC region
• Supporting in customer audits
• Cost control
• Volume tracking year on year
• Setting and achieving % GP

What You’ll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Business/Economics/Chemistry/Chemical related
• 5-10 Years experience in Sales Management
• Own vehicle
• Strong communication, people management, and client-facing skills
• Pervious experience with SADC (Southern African Development Community) Countries required
• Previous pigments/colorants' experience not compulsory but will be an advantage

What’s In It for You

• Join a Global chemical company
• Competitive salary: TCTC between R80 000 - R100 000 p.m. depending on experience and current/previous remuneration)
• Fuel card will be provided

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