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