External Sales Executive (JB5872)
Pretoria, Gauteng
R21 000 to R29 000 a month + Commission
Permanent

An established organisation operating within the manufacturing and packaging sector is looking for a Sales Executive to support business growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance market positioning within the corrugated board industry. The role is focused on driving revenue growth across recycled, virgin, and printed corrugated board markets while contributing to the company’s reputation for sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. Working closely with senior sales leadership, production, and supply chain teams, the position plays a key role in executing sales strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and identifying new business opportunities within a competitive manufacturing environment

Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
3–5 years of sales experience in manufacturing, packaging, or related industries
Knowledge of corrugated board production processes (recycled, virgin, printing/forming) is advantageous
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Excellent communication and presentation abilitie

Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Identify opportunities to grow sales in recycled, virgin, and printed corrugated board markets
Support senior sales leadership in executing sales strategies and achieving revenue targets
Provide product knowledge and guidance to customers, highlighting sustainability and innovation
Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure customer satisfaction
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for management

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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