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Senior Packaging Consultant

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics Manufacturing
Reference: PC001934/AC

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Packaging Consultant to join their team in Durban South. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), National Diploma, or equivalent qualification with a strong focus on consumerism, business, and retail. A solid background in B2B sales, along with proven experience in data extraction, analysis, and evaluation, will be highly advantageous. A deep understanding of consumer behavior and packaging within the plastics industry, combined with strong business acumen and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), is essential for success in this role.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR :           Manufacturing / Packaging
BASIC SALARY :           R800 000 per annum
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), National Diploma, or a similar analytical and commercial qualification, with a focus on consumerism, business, and retail understanding
Work experience (preferably in the plastic packaging industry)
Experience or exposure to sales within a B2B environment
Strong data skills, including data extraction, analysis, and evaluation (experience advantageous)
Understanding of consumers and packaging in the plastics industry
Solid business fundamentals and practical operational knowledge
Knowledge of supply chain processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Commercial understanding
Facilitation skills
Negotiation skills
People management skills
Conflict management skills
Relationship development and maintenance skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Numerical and verbal reasoning skills
Good listening skills

DUTIES:

Develop Customer Relationships and Knowledge:

Identify and engage with new and existing customers to understand their needs.
Implement relationship-building techniques to ensure customer and contractor retention.
Promote and market the company value proposition effectively.

Service Delivery:

Ensure a high level of customer service is consistently maintained.
Provide customers with detailed knowledge of the company’s products and solutions.
Anticipate customer challenges and opportunities and implement proactive solutions.
Handle customer complaints and queries in line with company policy
Facilitate smooth progress and flow of customer projects.

Administration and Reporting:

Complete all required administrative tasks and reports, including but not limited to:
Daily logging of client meetings
Weekly log sheets
Submission and follow-up of quotes
Weekly estimates
CCR (Customer Complaint Report) logging and follow-up
Review of back-orders and customer stock control
Annual budgeting
Pre-production and rough order submissions
Ad hoc reporting as requested by management

Self-Management:

Effectively plan personal time on a daily and weekly basis.
Set personal performance goals and create an actionable plan to achieve them.

Self-Development and Growth:

Conduct realistic assessments of personal strengths and areas for development and take action to address any gaps.
Continuously develop knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
Stay informed about industry innovations and technical advancements to support personal and company growth.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and leadership in all professional interactions.
Maintain high standards in product and service quality.

General:

Ensure your team knows where to access key information in your absence.
Understand and uphold the company’s principles, values, and standards.
Act as a role model through professional behavior and work ethic.
Accept that additional tasks may be assigned by management based on operational needs.

HOURS:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 15:45

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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About Status Staffing

Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.