Sales Representative - Labels & Paper Bags

Job Desciption

Novus Labels is looking to appoint a dynamic and customer-focused Sales Representative to drive growth across our large volume paper bags and labels product line - particularly wet glue and wrap around labels. This role involes identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and maintaining partnerships with our existing customer base. If you're passionate about sales, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a keen understanding of FMCG packaging needs, we invite you to be part of our team shaping sustainable and high-quality labeling solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Achieve sales budget for the product categories.
• Actively source new clients, building new client relationships
• Service and retain existing clients and develop strong business relationships with decision makers and influencers
• Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports
• Close deals and oversee the execution of the contracts
• Display an understanding of the sales process and ensure its implementation
• Create and be accountable for all client proposals, presentations, and any other documentation
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across the Novus Print national footprint in a consultative manner

Educational Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related tertiary qualification will be advantageous

Experience Requirements

• At least five years field sales experience
• Previous work experience within the labels and packaging industry is essential. Wet glue and wrap around label experience would be high advantageous
• Driver's lisence and own reliable vehicle

Skills and Competencies

• Technical knowledge of labels and paper packaging products, processes, and substrates
• Strong focus on delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Display sound analytical abilities, both verbal and numerical
• Solid understanding of the sales process
• Excellent interpersonal, selling and communication skills
• Excellent research and planning skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Target driven, tenacious and motivated with a strong customer service orientation and hunger for success.
• Proven “Sales Hunter”
• Pro-active orientation