Product Sales Specialist

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a dynamic Product Sales Specialist to drive sales growth in the Adhesion Systems sector. This role involves actively marketing a range of technical products, building strong client relationships, and providing expert consultation to match products with various materials (wood, plastic, paper, carton, boards)

POSITION INFO:

Product Sales Specialist (EE)
Location: Pinetown, Durban
Package: R27,000 p/m + Commission (R12K–R16K) + Company Vehicle + Petrol Card + Medical Aid + Pension

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Product Sales Specialist to drive sales growth in the Adhesion Systems sector. This role involves actively marketing a range of technical products, building strong client relationships, and providing expert consultation to match products with various materials (wood, plastic, paper, carton, boards). If you have a passion for sales, a technical mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Growth – Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• New Business Development – Follow up on leads within 24 hours and identify new business opportunities.
• Technical Consultation – Advise clients on the best chemical solutions tailored to their needs.
• Industry & Product Knowledge – Work closely with Research & development to deliver competitive solutions and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Account Management – Maintain and grow existing customer relationships, provide product training, and oversee stock levels.
• Debt Collection & Admin – Assist with collections, customer queries, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Compliance & Operations – Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing, stock management, and distribution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Grade 12 (Matric) required.
• Tertiary diploma or qualification in sales, marketing, or a related technical field (advantageous).
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years’ technical sales experience in plastics, paper & packaging, chemicals, or a related industry.
• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM (advantageous).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal & relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Ability to handle customer complaints professionally.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Technical Expertise

• Strong technical/industrial sales background required.
• Solid understanding of technical products

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends (trade shows and promotions).
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, high-performance sales environment.

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