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

Sales Rep (Packaging Company) - 60036798234