Key Accounts Manager Masterbatch Raw Materials

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have previous sales experience having sold plastic raw materials such as masterbatch and or related products into the plastic manufacturing converters.
  • Knowledge of injection, extrusion and or blow moulding or related plastic converting production is preferred.
  • Previous sales experience having sold plastic raw materials, polymer additives, and or masterbatch raw materials into the industry is essential for the role.
  • Proven track record of managing large accounts and delivering sustainable sales growth.
  • Strong technical knowledge of masterbatch formulations, pigment dispersion, and plastic raw materials (PE, PP, PET, PS, etc.).
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Must be commercial acumen with a customer-focused approach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Driving and managing key accounts within the injection, extrusion and blow moulding plastic converting industries promoting masterbatch raw materials and related plastic raw materials to customers.
  • The successful candidate will be required to troubleshoot and interact with customers on site providing them with specialised colourants and additives technical solutions within plastic converting manufacturing industries.
  • Liaising and managing overseas principals to ensure the products supplied are in line with customer requirements.
  • Presenting presentations at customers on new products and technology.
  • Travelling internationally to attend various conferences and trade shows.
  • Developing and executing strategic account plans to grow revenue, margin, and share of wallet.
  • Identifying and approaching potential customers in the plastics converting value chain to expand the masterbatch raw materials portfolio.
  • Collaborating with R&D and technical teams to introduce new products and innovations to the market.
  • Providing technical support to customers on product application, processing behaviour, and troubleshooting.
  • Liaising with internal product development teams to customize masterbatch formulations or resolve customer complaints.
  • Working closely with logistics, planning, quality control, and technical departments to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.A A A

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1518234
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned