External Sales Executive; JB

External Sales Executive (JB5872)
Pretoria, Gauteng
R21 000 to R29 000 a month + Commission
Permanent

An established organisation operating within the manufacturing and packaging sector is looking for a Sales Executive to support business growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance market positioning within the corrugated board industry. The role is focused on driving revenue growth across recycled, virgin, and printed corrugated board markets while contributing to the company’s reputation for sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. Working closely with senior sales leadership, production, and supply chain teams, the position plays a key role in executing sales strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and identifying new business opportunities within a competitive manufacturing environment.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of sales experience in manufacturing, packaging, or related industries
• Knowledge of corrugated board production processes (recycled, virgin, printing/forming) is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify opportunities to grow sales in recycled, virgin, and printed corrugated board markets
• Support senior sales leadership in executing sales strategies and achieving revenue targets
• Provide product knowledge and guidance to customers, highlighting sustainability and innovation
• Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
• Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for management

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.