Our client is looking for a resourceful “intrapreneur”, a streetwise negotiator. Your role will be to take customers on a non-traditional packaging journey, characterised by innovative products and an integrated supply chain. We are looking for a self-starting character with a hunger for success and a love for negotiating commercial deals. This is an extremely dynamic and competitive environment to operate in. Position based in JHB.
Minimum Requirements
- BCom degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant sales experience (preferably in the packaging industry)
- A proven successful sales track record
- Experience with business travel into Africa
- A basic understanding of freight and custom processes will be an advantage
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to converse the partial and full language barriers
- Solution orientated problem solver, ability to plan routes and maximise on time vs. spend
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
- Own car – essential
- Comfortable with travelling domestically and cross border Valid SA passport with no travel restrictions
Job Functions:
- Expand the customer base in existing markets and find new markets
- Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process for the relevant products, people, technology, constraints and opportunities
- Build strong cross functional relationships with customers
- Build and maintain market/competitor knowledge
- Negotiate sales contracts
- Explore opportunities to improve customer’s supply chain
- Find opportunities that introduce new products and services
- Be the link between the customer and the manufacturing units
- Continuous improvement and innovation
Personal Traits:
- Commercially astute
- Confident
- Persistent
- Strong willed
- Ambitious
- Trustworthy
- Teachable
Remuneration: Is dependent on experience.
To apply, please send your CV to yvette@dixierecruitment.co.za
