Jnr Internal Sales - Self Adhesive Labelling Exp

Minimum requirements for the role:A qualification in Chemistry or Engineering Plastics or Materials Science or Polymer Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred for this role.Previous experience having worked in a Laboratory or R&D environment in the development and formulation of paints and coatings is preferred.The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of common additive classes and raw materials used in the paint and coatings formulations.Previous sales experience having sold technically demanding raw materials into the Paint, Coatings and related formulation markets is essential.The company is also happy to consider a technical person who is currently working in a coatings laboratory who would like to move into a Technical Sales role handling existing customers and managing international principals.Good knowledge of the South African coatings market, ideally within the decorative and industrial coatings applications markets, is preferred.The successful candidate should have established relationships with technical and commercial decision-makers within the coatings industry.Must have strong commercial acumen, with proven communication, negotiation, and business development skills.Must be able to bridge technical expertise, customer needs, and commercial opportunities.A self-driven and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to independently identify opportunities and drive them through to commercial success.A Matric or Tertiary qualification is preferred for this role.Previous colourants or coatings raw material sales experience, having sold into the retail, surface coatings, decorative and industrial paint manufacturing industries, is preferred but not essential as product training will be provided.The successful candidate must have a strong commercial drive, analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills.The successful candidate should have a proven track record of managing strategic accounts and achieving sales targets as well as having a strong understanding of coatings formulations, pigment technologies, and colour systems.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Driving the growth of their business in South Africa,within the Coatings (Paints) / Construction Chemicals, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers business being responsible for developing customer relationships, identifying and converting new business opportunities, managing strategic product portfolios, and driving the commercial success of their Principal partnershipsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with R&D, procurement, and senior management teams.Identifying customer needs and technical opportunities and converting them into sustainable commercial business.Promoting and providing technical support for a v https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/T/Technical-Sales-Manager-Coatings-Adhesives-Sealant-1330541-Job-Search-09-21-2026-10-43-46-AM.asp?sid=gumtree