Job Description

DO YOU HAVE THE APPITITE TO GROW YOUR MAGIC?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.


Founded in Belgium in 1919, From humble beginnings to worldwide success, join us on our journey and discover our history and heritage.


We've evolved from a father-and-son start-up in Belgium, to a global group with more than 9000 employees, 93 innovation centers, and more than 65 manufacturing operations across 81 countries to date. It's with great pride that we look back on this century of hard work, courage, and innovation. Thank you for making it all possible and let's continue building the next 100 years of shared success!


Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core value our communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based at Johannesburg Branch, to further strengthen our local Sales team, we are currently seeking a:

TECHNICAL SALES CONSULTANT (BAKERY INDUNSTRY) -

( Johannesburg, South Africa )

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for:
I ndependently managing projects related to bakery Ingredient sales, ensuring successful implementation and driving overall sales growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Management:

Independently initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close bakery ingredient application projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, and sales) to ensure project success. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. Regularly report project status to stakeholders.

Technical Sales:

Understand customer needs and recommend suitable bakery ingredient solutions. Present, promote, and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers. Provide technical expertise during sales discussions. Build and maintain strong customer relationships. Follow up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction.

Reporting:

Write detailed project reports, including project objectives, milestones, and outcomes. Analyse project performance and identify areas for improvement. Use data-driven insights to enhance sales strategies.

Market Awareness

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Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies. Attend relevant trade shows and conferences.

Sales Targets:

Achieve agreed-upon sales targets through effective project management and technical sales efforts.

PROFILE

Grade 12 and National diploma or Degree in Sales or Similar qualifications Driver's License is not essential for this position. Fam iliarity with bakery industrial processes . Languages: English is a prerequisite; additional language(s) an advantage. Computer literacy: Office computer (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) will be an advantage. Other expertise: Business & result driven, strong presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, team player, creative, innovative. Completed Chamber of Baking and AIB courses would be advantageous

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Collaborating effectively: spontaneously helps team members, networking, sharing information/results. Communicating effectively: actively listening, reporting, provides clear explanations that are easy to follow. Driving performances: results-driven, persistent, planning & prioritizing, solving problems. Improving continuously: adapts flexibly to changes, open to learn from feedback. Managing customer needs: understanding customer environment.

OFFER

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, and market related benefits) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to apply at

www.chipkinspuratos.co.za

Closing Date: 08 July 2025