Technical Sales Representative - cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives and emulsifiers

Are you a dynamic and driven professional with a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering? Do you have a passion for sales and a knack for building strong customer relationships? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position : Technical Sales Representative - cosmetic ingredients , surfactants , fragrances , preservatives , and emulsifiers (formulation experience NB)

Location : Cape Town

Salary : Negotiable

Job Purpose :

As a Technical Sales Representative, you will be responsible for promoting and growing the sales of defined products within the cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers industry. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing customer relationships, offering technical assistance, and driving new business opportunities on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct regular customer and sales visits to foster strong relationships.
• Drive new business development and support marketing initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
• Prepare and manage annual sales forecasts and targets.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve customer complaints efficiently.
• Initiate and manage product development projects.
• Monitor and follow up on samples, manage inventory levels, and control working capital.
• Conduct monthly sales and budget reviews, and provide ongoing feedback to management.
• Liaise with other industry groups to identify cross-selling and sales opportunities.

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If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the cosmetic ingredients, surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers industry, we want to hear from you!