Sales Executive – Polymers (African Markets)
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven and target-oriented Sales
Executive to expand polymer sales across African markets. The ideal
candidate will have strong business development skills, the ability to build
long-term client relationships, and a willingness to travel extensively for
market expansion and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Expansion
- Develop
and grow polymer product sales across key African markets.
- Identify
new clients, distributors, wholesalers, and business opportunities.
- Conduct
market research to understand demand trends and competitor activity.
Client Relationship Management
- Maintain
and strengthen relationships with existing customers.
- Build
trust-based partnerships with buyers, distributors, and trading companies.
- Ensure
high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Sales Performance & Execution
- Achieve
monthly and annual sales targets for volume and revenue.
- Coordinate
with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.
- Prepare
structured sales reports and pipeline updates.
Travel & Field Engagement
- Travel
to African countries for business development, client meetings, and market
visits.
- Represent
the company professionally in all regional engagements.
Requirements
Mandatory
- Nationality: African
- Language: Swahili (Required)
- Fluent
in English; additional African languages are an advantage.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Chemical Engineering or Business Administration.
- 2–5
years of experience in polymer, plastics, or raw material sales
preferred.
- Experience
working in trading companies is highly preferred.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong
communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Target-driven,
proactive, and self-motivated.
- Willingness
to travel frequently across African markets.
- Candidates
on dependent/sponsored visas preferred.
Key Skills
- Business
development
- Client
relationship management
- Negotiation
and deal closing
- Market
research and competitor analysis
- Sales
pipeline management
What We Offer
- Competitive
salary + performance incentives
- Exposure
to international markets
- Opportunity
to grow within a fast-paced trading environment