Sales Specialist

Basic Chemical Industries Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Gqeberha is seeking a Sales Representative for their paints and coatings division. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in sales within the chemical sector and a strong knowledge of paint formulation. Responsibilities include promoting products, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining customer relationships. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, along with a willingness to travel locally and regionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven sales experience in paints, coatings, or industrial chemical products.
• Strong knowledge of paint formulation, coating systems, and application methods.
• Proficient in both English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell a wide range of paints and coating chemical products to B2B clients.
• Identify potential customers and generate new business opportunities in assigned regions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of paint formulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell a wide range of paints and coating chemical products to B2B clients.
• Identify potential customers and generate new business opportunities in assigned regions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Understand client needs and offer customized technical solutions.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
• Conduct market research to stay up to date with trends and competitor activities.
• Prepare proposals, conduct product demonstrations, and follow up on sales activities.
• Collaborate with technical and product development teams to address customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of proven sales experience in paints, coatings, or industrial chemical products.
• Strong knowledge of paint formulation, coating systems, and application methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in both English and Arabic.
• Willing to travel locally and regionally as needed.