Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Packaging Consultant to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This strategic, client-facing role focuses on growing and retaining their B2B customer base, specifically within the rigid plastics packaging sector. You will be required to work from home but reside in the KZN region.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), National Diploma, or equivalent analytical/commercial qualification, emphasizing business, consumer, or retail expertise.
- 5-10 years rigid packaging sales experience
- Demonstrable sales experience in a B2B environment, with proven exposure to rigid plastics packaging
- Solid data analysis, commercial insight, and supply chain understanding
- Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
- Presentable, technically minded, tenacious, and a people’s person
- Own car essential
- Good references
- Clear criminal record
- Must be a South African citizen
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain lasting customer relationships by identifying client needs, managing key accounts, and marketing the company’s value proposition in rigid plastics
- Deliver high levels of customer service, sharing expert knowledge of rigid plastics products, solutions, and industry advancements
- Anticipate and resolve customer issues and queries in alignment with company policies; facilitate the efficient delivery of customer projects
- Drive business growth by developing existing accounts and pursuing new opportunities through market insight and strategic negotiation
- Maintain comprehensive administrative records including meeting logs, quote requests, budget planning, and weekly reports
- Proactively manage personal development and keep abreast of technical innovations and sector trends in rigid plastics packaging
- Embody the company’s values as a team player and lead by example, ensuring clear communication and support across all levels
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