Sales Executive

About us:

We are a trailblazing developer and manufacturer of flavours and fragrances for a broad range of products – from food and beverages to household and personal care. As an industry pioneer in sub-Saharan Africa, we’re known far and wide for our excellent service and high-quality products. Over the years, we’re proud to have helped create and define some of the continent’s best-loved brands. This is because we don’t just understand the science of fragrance and flavour, but the psychology behind it too – which allows us to craft uniquely appealing tastes and scents.

Purpose of position:

Approach potential and current clients, manage client relationships and promote sales revenue growth.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify and approach potential clients
• Coordinate the sales process from first contact, briefing, samples to order
• Collaborate with relevant departments to achieve wins
• Collaborate with clients on briefs based on current market trends
• Manage client relationships
• Collaborate with technical departments to answer client briefs
• Anticipate and stay updated with market trends

Requirements & Skills:

• Matric
• Tertiary Qualification is very advantageous
• Integrated marketing communications
• 5 years’ business to business sales & marketing experience
• Experience and knowledge in the flavour and fragrance market will be beneficial
• Experience in commercialization of products
• Financial acumen
• Opportunity identification skills
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans