Inside Sales Rep
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of colour and flavour. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.
Join our dynamic team as an Inside Sales Representative and make a significant impact in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries across South Africa!
In this role, you’ll be a vital part of the Sensient team, where your innovative ideas will help us push boundaries and deliver exceptional value.
If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
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This opportunity is 100% office based
What you’ll do:
- Manage assigned customer accounts (new customer orders, order fulfillment and supply planning, new product development, product sampling, regulatory document requirements, pricing, quality or service inquiries, etc.) by being the primary liaison between the customer and other functions within the business.
- Maintain and grow sales pipeline through lead qualification and conversion of leads into business prospects
- Ensure optimum customer experience and satisfaction.
- Perform sales administration support activities for the wider sales team
What you’ll bring:
- An ambitious, curious, customer service oriented and results driven mindset.
- A desire to build a successful career in sales.
- A senior certificate (matric). A degree or diploma in commerce or food science related fields would be an advantage.
- Some prior experience in business-to-business sales or in a technical function within the food, beverage or pharmaceutical industries.
What you’ll get:
- Gain experience within a professional, vibrant and success driven team environment
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, 5 days per week onsite in our offices
- A generous basic compensation package, including corporate benefits and participation in the sales incentive bonus scheme
- Significant growth and development opportunity
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.
About Sensient Colors:
- Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in South Africa without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the metro Sandton area and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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