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Chemical Sales Executive Bloemfontein
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bloemfontein - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a well-established company operating within the paper chemical and industrial distribution sector is seeking to appoint an experienced Sales Executive to join their team based in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong customer relationships within the chemicals industry. This role is ideal for a target-driven sales professional with strong industry knowledge and a passion for customer engagement and business development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong customer relationships within the chemicals industry. This role is ideal for a target-driven sales professional with strong industry knowledge and a passion for customer engagement and business development.
Requirements:
Sales and Business Development
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Afrikaans speaking (non-negotiable)
- Tertiary qualification in Sales Business Marketing or related field advantageous
- Minimum 5 years proven external sales experience
- Extensive experience within the chemicals industry is non-negotiable
- Strong understanding of sales processes customer relationship management and negotiation techniques
- Valid drivers licence
- Own reliable transport
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience working with CRM and BRM systems advantageous
- Strong communication presentation and relationship-building skills
- Target-driven with strong organisational and time management ability
Sales and Business Development
- Develop and grow sales within the assigned territory
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers
- Present promote and sell products and services to prospective and existing clients
- Conduct customer needs analysis and provide suitable solutions
- Achieve monthly sales targets and performance objectives
- Monitor market trends competitor activity and customer requirements
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Serve as the key communication link between customers and internal departments
- Ensure excellent customer service and client satisfaction
- Resolve customer queries complaints and concerns efficiently
- Continuously identify opportunities to upsell and expand accounts
- Maintain accurate sales records and CRM updates
- Submit weekly and monthly sales reports
- Track pipeline activity and territory performance
- Prepare quotations presentations and sales proposals
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and support
- Stay updated on industry trends competitor products and market developments
- Continuously improve product knowledge and sales techniques
- Attend meetings training sessions and industry events where required
Required Experience:
IC
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