Territory Sales Rep (Chemicals)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Cape Town is seeking a driven Territory Sales Representative (Chemicals) to drive growth across a national travel area. The role focuses on building and expanding client portfolios and delivering tailored technical solutions to meet customer requirements.

The successful candidate will manage existing accounts, pursue new business opportunities, and deliver technical product demonstrations, quotations and support while complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3 years of technical sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn technical product knowledge and safety protocols.
• Ability to travel within South Africa for client visits and presentations.
• A keen interest in the chemical industry (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Research and generate leads through online platforms and in-person visits.
• Managing a growing portfolio of key accounts.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and performance KPIs.
• Travelling regionally to meet clients face to face.
• Identify growth opportunities.
• Acting as the technical and commercial link with clients.
• Conduct in-depth chemical safety presentations and product demonstrations.
• Manage client follow-ups, including quotations and ongoing communication.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 regulations at client sites.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend solutions to manage chemical risks.
• Provide regular training sessions for clients and ensure proper product use.
• Conduct on-site visits to client premises and deliver product presentations.
• Provide technical guidance and safety recommendations related to chemical usage.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery.
• Attend training sessions and achieve necessary certifications provided by the company.

Job description

Territory Sales Rep (Chemicals) job vacancy in Cape Town.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and growing client portfolios? Our client is looking for an energetic and self-motivated Technical Sales Representative to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys travelling nationally, being on the road, meeting clients, identifying new business opportunities and providing technical solutions tailored to customer requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing an existing client base, developing new business, conducting regular client visits, preparing quotations, providing product and technical support, and achieving agreed sales targets.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently
• 3 Years of technical sales experience
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn technical product knowledge and safety protocols
• Ability to travel within South Africa for client visits and presentations
• A keen interest in the chemical industry (no prior chemical experience required – training provided)
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities::

• Research and generate leads through online platforms and in-person visits
• Managing a growing portfolio of key accounts
• Meet and exceed sales targets and performance KPIs
• Travelling regionally to meet clients face to face
• Identify growth opportunities
• Acting as the technical and commercial link with clients
• Conduct in-depth chemical safety presentations and product demonstrations
• Manage client follow-ups, including quotations and ongoing communication
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 regulations at client sites
• Perform risk assessments and recommend solutions to manage chemical risks
• Provide regular training sessions for clients and ensure proper product use
• Conduct on-site visits to client premises and deliver product presentations
• Provide technical guidance and safety recommendations related to chemical usage
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery
• Attend training sessions and achieve necessary certifications provided by the company