PACKAGING SPECIALIST (INDUSTRIAL B2B SALES)

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Salary: R30,000 – R50,000 per month + commission, fuel card, cell phone, 13th cheque, and travel-related benefits.

We are seeking a driven Packaging Specialist to join a growing industrial sales team focused on delivering cost‑saving packaging solutions to manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive prospecting and cold calling
• Conduct on‑site customer assessments and product trials
• Demonstrate operational and cost‑saving benefits to customers
• Build and maintain long‑term customer relationships
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to account management
• Train customer staff on product application and best practices
• Grow revenue within existing and new accounts

Requirements

• 3–10 years of B2B sales experience
• Proven track record in new business development
• Experience selling into industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, packaging, plastics, or related sectors
• Ability to engage operational and procurement decision‑makers
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working in factory and warehouse environments
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Key Success Factors

• Strong prospecting and hunting mentality
• Ability to develop business from cold leads
• Resilience and persistence in long sales cycles
• Consultative approach with a focus on delivering customer value
• Self‑motivated, independent, and results‑driven

Commission

• Guaranteed commission initially while pipeline is built
• Commission triggered from R1m revenue

Benefits

• Fuel card
• Company covers vehicle maintenance and tyres
• Corporate credit card for travel (after tenure)
• Cell phone
• 13th cheque

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