Position- Sales & Business Development Manager- Chemicals
Experience- 10-15 Years
Qualifications- Chemical Engineers with MBA-Marketing / Master in International Business preferred
Experience in the marketing of Chemicals and Solvents in the below industry segments in South Africa
- Flexible Packaging Industry;
- Ink Manufacturing Companies;
- Paint & Coating Industry;
- Resin Industry;
- Cosmetics and Perfume Industry;
- Oilfield Chemicals;
- Rubber and Adhesive Industry;
- Lubricants Industry;
Job Specifications
Resourceful & career oriented professional with experience of more than 10-15 years in Sales & Marketing function, both B2B and B2C in South Africa Markets. Please apply for this position if you have handle marketing of RAW MATERIALS in the past with knowledge of Solvents and Chemicals and its applications.
Comprehensive strengths in Supply Chain Functions, By road and SEA shipments, Market Analysis, Projecting demand and Supply, People Management and Sales Strategy Development
Functional knowledge of approaching and Onboarding new and potential accounts, managing Sales and increasing Sales growth
Highly skilled in creating and implementing sales calls, emails and have a motivated, proactive attitude towards business enquiries.
Must have a driving license.
Must have knowledge of Government procedures and policies for Chemicals Sales, Ports and customs rules and regulations, Land Transport and Border regulations.
Customer Negotiation and End to End follow up with orders, tenders and price negotiations.
Sales Reports Preparation
Products:- SOLVENTS, CHEMICALS, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS
Job Description
Constantly develop existing sales to generate sustainable growth & Identify customer’s needs, book appointments and explain company’s products & services. Directly communicated with customers via telephone following a field visit
Responsible for selling a variety of solvents & chemicals to different industries such as Paint Manufacturing, Printing and Packaging & Cosmetics,.
Reporting to Management and submitting activity/Result reports such as daily call reports, weekly task reports, monthly territory analysis and customer wise sales report.
Monitoring Competition in the market by gathering crucial information on competitor pricing, substitute alternatives available, delivery schedules and payment alternatives
Servicing current customers, obtaining orders and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call.
Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
Developing and growing the commercial relationships of assigned leading industrial customers while prospecting for new accounts to increase market penetration.
Managing sales pipeline to drive new business opportunities to commercial success
Accumulating the sales of Industrial chemicals/ solvents and maximize all revenue opportunities through analyzing local market trends and developing new business leads
Performing client acquisition, existing customer retention, and operations
Developing marketing strategy and understanding current and existing client requirements
Coordinating with transporters, shipping agents and optimize the mix for efficiency at work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R50 000,00 - R60 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):

• Should be available for an immediate joining
• Should be aware about the customs clearance and logistics activities in Egypt

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Sales/Business Development in Solvents and Utility Chemicals: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)