Sales Rep (Packaging Company) - 60036798234
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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, sales roles in South Africa typically pay R6 000 to R25 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Sales Representative - Packaging Industry Location: Johannesburg (Longmeadow / Greenstone area)
Employment Type: Full-time - In Office**
Compensation: Base salary (±R18,000-R30,000) + high commission + recurring revenue share + travel allowance
Overview We are a fast-growing packaging company supplying boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and related products to manufacturers and distributors. We are looking for a driven, self-managed Sales Representative to generate and close new business. This is an old-school, high-performance sales role focused on cold outreach, relationship building, and closing deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and generate new leads through cold calling and field outreach
- Conduct on-site client visits across Johannesburg
- Identify customer needs and pain points
- Collect product specs/samples for quoting
- Prepare and negotiate quotes
- Close deals and onboard new customers
- Maintain and nurture client relationships (light touch after closing)
- Collaborate with internal admin team for order processing
Compensation Structure
- Base salary: ±R18K-R30K (depending on experience)
- Commission: TBD
- Large upfront commission per new client (e.g., % of first order)
- Ongoing commission (±0.5%-1.5%) on all future invoices from that client
- Potential to double or triple monthly earnings through performance
- Travel/car allowance provided
Ideal Candidate
- Proven sales experience (B2B preferred)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Self-driven and independent (no micromanagement required)
- High energy, positive attitude, and professional presence
- Comfortable with cold calling and in-person sales
- Organized and honest with strong personal accountability
- Ability to think strategically and solve customer problems
- Industry experience or existing network is a strong advantage
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently closing new clients
- Building a strong pipeline of repeat customers
- Generating significant recurring revenue
- Earning well above base salary through commission
Key Traits
- Self-reliance (“run your own business within the business”)
- Strong discipline and accountability
- Positive energy and team contribution
- Hunger to earn and grow
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