TECHNICAL SALES TRAINEE (SPECIALTY CHEMICALS) 

This role provides a great opportunity for graduates and young professionals seeking a career in technical sales. As part of the Business-to-Business (B2B) sales team, the sales trainee will be equipped to actively prospect and develop new accounts, generate sales quotes, and handle customer inquiries.

Basic Requirements

• First degree in General chemistry, bio-chemistry, industrial chemistry, microbiology, pharmacy, nutrition, food processing or other fields of science and chemical production
• Previous experience in technical functions (production, research and development, quality assurance etc.) in a manufacturing company will be an added advantage 
• self-motivated and a flair for selling
• Positive energy and resilience to setbacks
• Personal maturity and an authentic personality
• Seamless verbal and written communication and business etiquette
• Good presentation skills and extroverted personality
• Excellent ability to work well in a team
• Must be bilingual

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing existing customer relationships and finding new customers
• Identifying new markets and new product opportunities 
• Gathering market and customer information
• Understanding the Company’s products and matching it to customer needs
• Handling customer inquiries and resolve customer issues  
• Generating new leads and business opportunities
• Representing the Company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations 
• Providing technical support to customers

Remuneration: In line with market standards, combination of fixed and performance based pay, and with relevant increase upon completion of trainee program

To apply please forward all applications to  

Application closes on the 10th of November 2021.  Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.