Sales Executive (or Internal Sales with desire to go external)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in the label printing industry, based in the Cape Winelands, for a results-driven Sales Executive to join their team. We are also willing to look at a Customer Relations or Internal Sales person who would like to move into external sales.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong industry experience, a passion for building relationships, and a desire to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job purpose:

The sales executive will play a key role in ensuring client satisfaction, driving revenue growth across assigned accounts, and securing new business opportunities in both established and emerging markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop new business relationships and open opportunities in key markets
  

• Maintain and grow existing client accounts to meet and exceed sales targets
  

• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction
  

• Ensure internal processes and reporting standards are consistently followed
  

• Provide tailored solutions to clients based on their market and industry needs
  

• Deliver accurate weekly reporting on sales activities and pipelines
  

• Ensure smooth communication and information flow between the business and clients
  

Skills and competencies:

• Client engagement and relationship-building skills
  

• Confident negotiator with strong presentation abilities
  

• Analytical and creative thinker with commercial insight
  

• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
  

• Able to interpret market trends and data to identify growth opportunities
  

• High levels of motivation, resilience, and stress tolerance
  

• Influencing and leadership potential, with a drive for results
  

Minimum requirements:

• Post-matric qualification in sales, marketing, or related commercial field
  

• Strong commercial acumen
  

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in the label printing / packaging industry
  

• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing client accounts