Job Description

• Experienced In Food Packaging Machinery Sales
• Sales of Food Packaging machinery within the Southern Africa Region

About Our Client
A global company in packaging solutions specializing in machines, systems, and after-sales services for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

• Customer visits within the assigned region to bring new leads and opportunities.
• Developing good technical knowledge about the company's portfolio enabling effective contribution in customer meetings and technical discussions with the plants
• Create a development strategy within the area of focus in coordination with the Plants
• Developing Sales as well as After Sales strategies and plans to achieve targets and profit goals
• Clear focus on enriching the pipeline and development of new clients
• Assuring customer satisfaction which leads to repeat orders
• Support in contract negotiations
• Market analysis to define potential new customers and new application areas
• Monitoring of market trends and competitors within the assigned region
• Discussing commercial terms with clients and following up on open payments.
• Coordinating all activities between the client and the relevant manufacturing sites
• Participation at trade fairs and important Food Packaging exhibitions (regional and international)
• Preparing reports on all sales activities in a timely manner
• Maintaining the CRM and project lists up to date

The Successful Applicant
Competencies Required:

• Proven track record (

5 years) * Personal sales experience within the Equipment and General / Packaging Machinery Sector (preferably Food Processing and Packaging)

• Well connected and sales-experienced within the Food Production and Packaging Industry
• Southern Africa customer experience
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Excellent customer management skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Important features:

• Dynamic individual with pro-active, can-do attitude
• Achievement record of sales success stories
• Knowledge of relevant technical issues.
• Travelling required, both domestic and international, up to 50% of time.

What's on Offer

• A permanent position within a well-established industrial and manufacturing company.
• Competitive salary

If you are passionate about sales and have experience in the food machinery sector, apply now.
Contact
Hervine Muya
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6796038
Phone number
+27113038304