Junior Sales Representative

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 (non-negotiable)

Job Requirements

• Must be proactive, responsible and reliable

• Must be energetic, hard-working and able to perform under pressure

• Strong negotiation skills

• Building customer relations

• Goal orientated

• Valid driver’s licence

• Good 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 markets

• Reporting monthly sales and projects to the Sales Manager

• Ensuring all customer requirements are communicated to production and sales

• Manage price increase negotiations

• Report on sales activity

• Keep detailed reports on prospect and customer interactions

• Meeting of all targets/setting of budgets