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

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