Technical Sales Executive – Packaging

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

•             Sell all filling and packaging equipment that is offered by our client.

•             Market packaging & filling capital equipment offering through digital and conventional means including website, email drops, exhibitions, etc.

•             Establish new potential clients and markets

•             Keep frequent contact with existing clients.

•             Report frequently on sales activity

•             Glean competitor activity and report regularly

•             Liaise with Principles sales and marketing departments

•             Update technical staff on new products, upgrades etc.

•             Attend trade exhibitions

•             Update client website with regular news.

•             Initiate and execute other social media marketing and sales strategies.

Qualifications

•             Recognised post-matric technical qualification. Preferably Engineering

•             At least 10 years”””” experience in the packaging machinery industry, specifically with PET Bottle Blow Moulding machines;  Filling machines for liquids; shrinkwrapping & Cartoning machines; Palletisers …

•             At least 5 years of proven experience in selling the above-listed filling and packaging machinery.

•             Preferably some experience in selling capital equipment in neighboring Southern African states

•             Understanding of packaging line layouts and ability to read and understand layout drawings.

•             Ability to understand the technical and commercial requirements of customers’ RFQs (Request for quotations)

•             Be of good health, sober and drug-free to enter client’s premises

•             Have a valid, unendorsed drivers license and passport

Conditions

•             Based in Johannesburg

•             3 months probation

•             Performance-based remuneration

•             Be flexible to work odd/extended hours when required

•             Be able to travel domestically and internationally when required.

•             Repay cost of training if designate resigns within 12 months of receiving such training

Remuneration

•             Negotiable, based on experience and skill set.