Packaging Specialist / Sales Rep

The Recruiters Pty Ltd

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng

Territory: Gauteng and surrounding provinces (occasional travel across South Africa)

An established supplier of industrial stretch film used in logistics and manufacturing environments is looking for a driven Packaging Specialist to join their sales team. This is a consultative B2B sales role focused on helping clients reduce their cost per pallet wrapped through on-site trials, technical analysis and improved wrapping techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect and secure new industrial clients
Conduct on-site pallet wrapping trials and product demonstrations
Demonstrate cost-per-pallet savings to customers
Build and manage long-term client relationships
Train customer staff on optimal wrapping techniques
Grow revenue within existing accounts

This is a field-based role requiring regular visits to factories, warehouses and distribution centres.

Target Customers

Typical clients include:

FMCG manufacturers
Beverage manufacturers
Logistics warehouses and distribution centres
Industrial manufacturers transporting large pallet volumes

Requirements

3–10 years B2B industrial sales experience
Experience selling into factories, logistics operations or warehouses
Strong new business development and prospecting ability
Analytical mindset with the ability to present cost-saving solutions
Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable working independently

Experience in packaging, plastics, industrial consumables, warehousing equipment, logistics packaging or palletising systems will be advantageous.

Package

Salary: R30 000 – R50 000 per month
Commission structure with guaranteed commission initially
Fuel card
Vehicle maintenance and tyres covered
Company cell phone
Corporate credit card for travel (after tenure)

To Apply

Please email your updated CV in Word format, along with a copy of your ID, drivers licence, reference letters or contactable referees and a recent profile picture of yourself to ***email_hidden***.