Sales Representative; Specialized Industrial Chemicals

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS)

Grow a branch by selling high-quality chemical solutions to the Hospitality, Laundry, and Food and Beverage industries. Cape Town, Industrial Chemicals. 25 000 CTC per month.

About Our Client

The company is a provider of specialized industrial cleaning chemical products. It focuses on delivering sanitation and advanced cleaning solutions to sectors including Hospitality, Laundry, and Food and Beverage.

The Role:

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS)

The purpose of this role is to act as a key driver for the branch by selling specialized chemical solutions and managing customer relationships. The role exists to grow the business through strategic development, technical hands-on service, and staff training. The main focus areas include meeting sales targets, performing technical equipment maintenance, and ensuring health and safety compliance at client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in a similar sales environment.
• Call on an average of ten clients per day and execute a repeatable client call planner.
• Present and sell products to new and existing clients while identifying upselling opportunities.
• Carry out technical installations, repairs, and maintenance of equipment.
• Train client staff on product use and finalize all administrative registers and certificates.
• Build professional rapport with key decision-makers including Buyers, General Managers, and Chefs.
• Submit weekly sales and technical reports and provide feedback on competitor products.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental standards regarding product supply at client sites.

About You

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar sales environment.
• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
• Valid driver license and own reliable vehicle.
• Bilingual with excellent spoken and written communication abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong negotiation skills.
• Positive, self-motivated individual able to work accurately under pressure.
• Dedicated team player who respects confidentiality and adheres to deadlines.
• Sales or Marketing Diploma is highly advantageous.