About Unitrans

Unitrans Africa provides integrated logistics and supply chain solutions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The company emphasizes safety and technology in its range of services for various industries. Through our constant pursuit to offer tailored and innovative solutions combined with our commitment to long-term collaboration, we’ve established a strong market presence across multiple sectors and industries in the region spanning countries like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

Job Hints

• Location: Clairwood, KwaZulu-Natal
• Reference Number: UNI251209-7
• Business Unit: Chemicals
• Minimum Education Level: Diploma | Advanced Certificate
• Contract: Clairwood Admin
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Title: Sales Representative

Job Overview

As a Sales Representative for Unitrans, you will be responsible for developing and growing our business in the consumer market. Your focus will be on managing your area effectively and profitably, building strong relationships with high-profile clients, and identifying new opportunities for growth.This is a high-impact role where strategic negotiation skills, market knowledge, and customer engagement are key to success. You may also be called on to provide technical advice and insights on the application of our specialised products.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. New Solution Sales for all types of Trade / Industries
2. Customer retention through high level of customer engagement and relationship building
3. Wide range of ability to “adapt” sale to client specifics
4. New strategic sales for blue chip/large companies
5. Need to meet or exceed agreed financial targets for new business generated
6. Cost Comparisons and audits for prospect clientsNew Solution Sales for all types of Trade / Industries
7. Wide range of ability to “adapt” sale to client specifics
8. New strategic sales for blue chip/large companies
9. Need to meet or exceed agreed financial targets for new business generated
10. Completion of Tenders
11. Cost Comparisons and audits for prospect clients

Minimum Requirements

1. Proven experience in sales, preferably in the consumer market or related industries.
2. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
3. Technical understanding of specialised products and their practical applications.
4. Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to work independently.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
6. Relevant tertiary qualification preferr
7. Must have an understanding of the dynamics prevalent in South African Supply Chains / Clearing and Forwarding Agents
8. Must have experience in running tenders and RFI/RFP’s
9. Minimum qulification: Diploma / NQF level 6