Our client is looking for a Sales Executive with International B2B sales experience to join their dynamic team and foster long sustainable relationships with clients across the globe. The role requires ability to generate leads, negotiate with buyers, competitor analysis, optimise pricing and margins, apply for and execute international trade shows, travel abroad independently, understand technical sales data, manage a CRM system, manage a small budget and drive sales targets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with Maths Core
• Tertiary qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales, CRM & lead generation
• Proven experience in international sales of food and/or cosmetic ingredients
• Advanced Excel and MS Office
• Numeracy and pricing strategy
• Above average in numeracy and mathematical skills
• Ability to travel overseas independently
• Flexible hours due to international time zones
• Must be willing to relocate to the Midlands in KZN
• Only apply if you are a South African citizen
• Valid passport

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and achieve monthly and annual sales and margin targets
• Drive pricing and margin negotiations with strategic insight
• Lead technical sales efforts, supported by our food safety and quality experts
• Customer Relationship Management
• Manage and grow our international key accounts
• Lead new customer generation, from cold calling to conversion
• Maintain and update CRM data with accuracy and diligence
• Marketing & Trade Shows
• Execute marketing strategies and manage part of the marketing budget
• Organise, attend, and follow up on international trade shows
• Work closely with agencies for trade show funding and reporting

Excited about this opportunity? Send your application to yvette@dixierecruitment.co.za