Technical Sales Representative - Coatings Raw Materials

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical sales company in Johannesburg seeks a Sales Representative to distribute specialty and commodity chemical raw materials. The ideal candidate must possess a tertiary qualification in chemistry and have at least 2 years of sales experience in related fields. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relations, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical support. This role requires an energetic and entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous sales experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in paint, coatings, or industrial applications required.
• Experience in production or laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributing speciality and commodity chemical raw materials.
• Maintaining customer base and identifying new opportunities.
• Providing technical advice on the development of formulations.

Skills

Sales experience in raw materials

Energetic and entrepreneurial

Technical advice on formulations

Education

Tertiary qualification in chemistry or similar

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry or similar
• Minimum 2 years previous sales experience in raw materials
• Previous experience in paint and coatings or other industrial applications is required
• Must be an energetic, entrepreneurial and incentive driven candidate
• Previous experience in production or the laboratory is advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Distributing speciality and commodity chemical raw materials.
• Maintaining the existing customer base and identifying new opportunities.
• Developing and expanding all market segments.
• Creating and submitting offers, including taking responsibility for pricing.
• Independently processing customer inquiries, including handling complaints.
• Providing technical advice to customers on the development of formulations, including arranging appropriate sampling.
• Analyzing markets in terms of customers, products, competitors, and application markets.
• Maintaining reports and documenting in the CRM system.
• Taking responsibility for budget and requirements planning.
• Collaborating and participating in trade fairs and customer seminars as technical insight days.
• Managing stock and working closely with Principal Managers to ensure optimal stock holding.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.