Sales Associate (Products and Chemicals)

• An innovative and fast-growing supplier of water treatment technology is seeking a Sales Associate to drive the growth of its product and chemical sales portfolio across the mining, industrial, agricultural, and water treatment sectors. The successful candidate will focus on developing long-term customer relationships, generating recurring revenue streams, and identifying opportunities to expand chemical and equipment sales within existing and new customer accounts.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a National Senior Certificate
• Minimum 2–5 years' experience in product sales, chemical sales, industrial sales, technical sales, or a related commercial environment
• Experience within mining, water treatment, industrial processing, environmental services, or chemical industries would be advantageous
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing customer relationships
• Strong negotiation, closing, and business development skills
• Excellent customer service and relationship management abilities
• Good understanding of technical products and the ability to communicate product benefits effectively
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and sales opportunities simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM or sales management systems
• Must have a valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Promoting and selling water treatment equipment, including UV systems, dosing systems, filtration equipment, and related products.
• Marketing and selling water treatment chemicals and mining-related chemical solutions to a diverse customer base.
• Identifying opportunities to increase product utilisation and chemical consumption within existing customer accounts.
• Providing customers with product recommendations and technical guidance to support their operational requirements.
• Developing a strong understanding of product and chemical offering to effectively position solutions within target markets.
• Responding to customer enquiries professionally and efficiently, ensuring high levels of customer service.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Conducting regular customer engagement activities to identify opportunities for growth and increased product adoption.
• Identifying and executing upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the product portfolio.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by coordinating effectively with internal teams to resolve queries and support product delivery.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within mining, industrial, agricultural, and water treatment sectors.
• Generating, qualifying, and following up on leads to convert opportunities into sustainable revenue streams.
• Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline to support monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives.
• Developing market intelligence and identifying emerging trends, opportunities, and customer needs.
• Supporting the growth of recurring chemical supply agreements and long-term service contracts.
• Preparing accurate quotations and processing customer orders efficiently.
• Maintaining detailed customer records, sales activities, and pipeline information within company systems.
• Coordinating with operations and logistics teams to ensure successful order fulfilment and delivery.
• Providing regular sales reports, forecasts, and activity updates to management.
• Ensuring all sales administration is completed accurately and within required timeframes.