Sales Rep / Packaging Specialist

The Recruiters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure with guaranteed commission

Fuel card

Vehicle maintenance covered

Company cell phone

Corporate credit card for travel

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking a driven Packaging Specialist for a B2B sales position aimed at helping clients reduce costs through effective wrapping techniques. Responsibilities include prospecting new clients, conducting on-site demonstrations, and building long-term relationships. Ideal candidates should possess B2B industrial sales experience and an analytical mindset. This field-based role requires frequent visits to various client facilities across Gauteng and surrounding areas, offering a competitive salary and commission structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-10 years of B2B industrial sales experience required.
• Experience selling into factories or logistics operations preferred.
• Ability to present cost-saving solutions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new industrial clients.
• Conduct on-site pallet wrapping trials and demonstrations.
• Train customer staff on optimal wrapping techniques.
• Grow revenue within existing accounts.

Skills

B2B sales experience

New business development

Analytical mindset

Client relationship management

Job description

Territory: Gauteng and surrounding provinces (occasional travel across South Africa)

An established supplier of industrial stretch film used in logistics and manufacturing environments is looking for a driven Packaging Specialist to join their sales team. This is a consultative B2B sales role focused on helping clients reduce their cost per pallet wrapped through on‑site trials, technical analysis and improved wrapping techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new industrial clients
• Conduct on‑site pallet wrapping trials and product demonstrations
• Demonstrate cost‑per‑pallet savings to customers
• Build and manage long‑term client relationships
• Train customer staff on optimal wrapping techniques
• Grow revenue within existing accounts

This is a field‑based role requiring regular visits to factories, warehouses and distribution centres.

Target Customers

Typical clients include

• FMCG manufacturers
• Beverage manufacturers
• Logistics warehouses and distribution centres
• Industrial manufacturers transporting large pallet volumes

Requirements

• 310 years B2B industrial sales experience
• Experience selling into factories, logistics operations or warehouses
• Strong new business development and prospecting ability
• Analytical mindset with the ability to present cost‑saving solutions
• Self‑motivated, resilient and comfortable working independently

Experience in packaging, plastics, industrial consumables, warehousing equipment, logistics packaging or palletising systems will be advantageous.

Package

• Salary : R30 000 R50 000 per month
• Commission structure with guaranteed commission initially
• Fuel card
• Vehicle maintenance and tyres covered
• Company cell phone
• Corporate credit card for travel (after tenure)

To Apply

Please email your updated CV in Word format, along with a copy of your ID, drivers licence, reference letters or contactable referees and a recent profile picture of yourself to