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Technical Sales Representative - Cosmetic Ingredients, Surfactants, Fragrances, Preservatives A[...]

Technical Sales Representative - Cosmetic Ingredients, Surfactants, Fragrances, Preservatives A[...]

FempowerCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

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.

Person Profile

  • Degree or Diploma in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.
  • 5 – 7 years of relevant sales experience, with a strong understanding of the industry.
  • Formulation experience
  • Marketing experience
  • Practical technical experience in the polymers industry.
  • Specific Job Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and customer-focused approach.
  • Technical sales and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and internal systems.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • 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!

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