Our client is one of South Africa’s leading paper and packaging businesses, especially known for its corrugated packaging, paper-based products, and recycling. They have a strong presence in the agriculture sector, especially for fruit and vegetable packaging.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Mathematics
- National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing / Agriculture
Job Requirements
Min 2 yrs. sales / customer service experience in agricultural, corrugated or FMCG market sectors.Proven track record in Sales and Marketing, and new business developmentMust be proactive, responsible and reliableMust be energetic, hard-working and able to perform under pressureStrong negotiation skillsBuilding customer relationsGoal orientatedValid driver’s licenceGood communication skills at all levels. Must be Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)Computer literacy (MS Office – Excel, Word, Sales Costing Systems)Key responsibilities
Maintaining and growing the company’s Agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape and export marketsReporting monthly sales and projects to the Sales ManagerEnsuring all customer requirements are communicated to production and salesManage price increase negotiationsReport on sales activityKeep detailed reports on prospect and customer interactionsMeeting of all targets / setting of budgets