Technical Sales Executive and Account Manager

5 hours ago

Pinetown, South Africa CJ Staffing Full-time R 45,000 - R 50,000 Temporary

? NEW OPPORTUNITY | TECHNICAL SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER ? Location: Durban

CJ Staffing is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with, a global leader specialising in innovative ingredient solutions for the bakery and milling industry.


? Salary: R45 000 – R50 000 CTC + Commission + Fuel + Medical Aid + Pension
?? Travel: South Africa & Southern African regions (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia etc.)

We are looking for a driven, technically minded Sales/Account Manager with strong communication skills and a passion for business development.

? Ideal Background:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary education in Consumer Science, Food Technology, Food Science, Baking, Milling, or related fields would be highly advantageous.
  • Experience within the baking, milling, ingredients, or food manufacturing industry
  • Previous exposure to technical ingredients, flour improvers, premixes, or related products
  • Sales, Key Account Management, or Business Development experience
  • Formulation/recipe development experience advantageous
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Go-getter attitude with a hunger for sales and growth
  • Must be Durban-based or willing to relocate

? Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and growing existing accounts
  • New business development and lead generation
  • Presenting technical solutions/products to clients
  • Working closely with customers and the Managing Director
  • Developing strategies to grow market share and margins
  • Regular travel to clients across SA and neighbouring countries

? Package Includes:

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Commission structure (earning potential approx. R10k+ per month)
  • Fuel covered by company
  • Medical Aid & Pension Fund contribution
  • Technical/product training provided
  • Potential international travel and expo exposure

?If you meet the above requirements or know someone suitable, please send your CV to recruitment@cjstaffing.co.za or contact us on 031 002 7104.

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Client Retention
  • Client Service
  • Client Support
  • Key Accounts Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Negotiating
  • New Business Development
  • Sales
  • Strategy