Sales Manager Krugersdorp, South Africa

Elchemie; Johannesburg, Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical supplier is seeking a Sales Manager based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will manage pricing, margins, and distributor relationships across SADC countries. A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fuel card provided

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in sales management.
• Experience in SADC countries required.
• Knowledge of chemical industry or pigments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set customer pricing points and manage margins.
• Track working capital based on forecast.
• Identify new projects for business development.
• Monitor sales budgets and debtor management.
• Manage distributors in the SADC region.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People management

Client-facing skills

Business development

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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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
• Cost control
• Volume tracking year on year
• Setting and achieving % GP

What You'll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Business/Economics/Chemistry/Chemical related
• 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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Krugersdorp, Gauteng, West Rand District, Johannesburg Metropolitan