Sales Manager (Baking and Milling Ingredients), Durban

Our client is looking for a driven and knowledgeable

Technical Sales Manager

with deep expertise in ingredients for the baking and milling industries, specifically flour correctors. This is an ideal position for a commercially oriented professional with hands‑on experience in baking, milling, or food science, and proven track record in ingredient or equipment sales.

Minimum Qualifications

Matric and food tertiary qualification

Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in baking ingredients, milling industry, or related equipment (laboratory/technical)

Strong technical knowledge of ingredients used in the baking industry, with emphasis on flour correctors

Background in baking, bakery operations, food science, or milling technology

Willing and able to travel across South Africa and neighbouring African countries

Business-minded with a proactive, go-getter attitude and strong communication skills (English)

Comfortable working in diverse and sometimes challenging African business environments

Excel advanced

Must be a South African citizen

Clear criminal and credit record

Excellent references

Key Responsibilities

Grow sales through managing and developing existing accounts as well as prospecting new clients

Cultivate strong customer relationships and ensure a high level of client satisfaction

Execute the sales strategy and introduce new products to develop business with both new and existing accounts

Collaborate with senior sales management to set product pricing and work towards increasing sales margins

Translate customer briefs and expectations into actionable input for the R&D team to develop tailored solutions

Provide monthly reports on key business metrics, pipeline opportunities, and emerging competitor products

Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients and stakeholders

Lead the prospection, engagement, and acquisition of new key accounts, including organizing and presenting at seminars and industry events

This is a chance to make an impactful contribution within an innovative, technical-driven ingredients environment. Candidates with the right blend of technical expertise, commercial energy, and regional adaptability are encouraged to apply.

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