Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tMarket Expansion: Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to grow market share, with a strong focus on the food packaging industry.
\n\tDirect Sales & Business Development: Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and leveraging your established network within the food packaging and related industries.
\n\tAccount Management: Maintain and grow your existing clientele while strengthening relationships within the company\u2019s current customer base, particularly in food manufacturing, retail, and packaging sectors.
\n\tProduct Expertise: Confidently present and promote our food packaging solutions, including PP (Polypropylene) and LD (Low-Density Polyethylene) product ranges, articulating their technical and commercial advantages.
\n\tNegotiation & Closing: Secure profitable deals that align with company margins while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
\n\tReporting & Market Insights: Prepare accurate sales forecasts, track performance, and provide insights on trends and competitor activity within the market.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Essential Industry Experience<\/p>\n
\tProven experience in the food packaging industry (PP & LD environment)
\n\tStrong working knowledge of FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) standards
\n\tMust bring an existing, transferable portfolio of clients within the food packaging sector \u00a0<\/p>\n
Education & Skills<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 (Matric) \u2013 essential
\n\tTertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or a related field \u2013 advantageous
\n\tAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
\n\tExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
\n\tSelf-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
\n\tStrong organisational and time management abilities
\n\tValid driver\u2019s license and willingness to travel<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
ery.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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