As a trusted partner to some of the world's most iconic brandssuch as Lipton, Dettol, McVitie's, Tang, Cadbury, Maggi, Emirates, and many morewe are recognized for precision, reliability, and world-class print and reproduction quality. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by continuous investment in cutting-edge technology, globally reputed machinery, stringent safety and hygiene systems, and strategic supplier collaborations.
At I.P.P, our people drive our success, and we empower them through a dynamic, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, learning never stops, and ownership is encouraged. With a strong "can-do" spirit and shared values, we foster passion, growth, and long-term sustainability. Joining I.P.P means your ideas matter, your development is supported, and you play a real role in shaping the future of packaging.
We are looking for a Sales Manager South Africa to lead and accelerate sales growth across the SA market for I.P.P. The Sales Manager-South Africa will be responsible for developing the market, managing key accounts, and driving profitable growth for our flexible packaging solutions in South Africa.
Responsibilities
- Lead and drive sales growth across South Africa for I.P.P's flexible packaging portfolio.
- Develop and execute a country-level sales strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
- Identify, prospect, and onboard new customers across food and non-food segments.
- Manage and grow key accounts, building long-term partnerships with clients.
- Own the full sales cycle, including pricing, negotiations, contract closure, and order generation.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts in the CRM system.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management.
- Represent I.P.P in customer meetings, industry events, and trade exhibitions as required.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of sales experience in the flexible packaging industry.
- Proven experience managing and growing sales within the South African market.
- Strong understanding of flexible packaging materials, structures, and applications.
- Demonstrated success in key account management, negotiation, and closing complex deals.
- Results-driven, commercially astute, and able to work independently.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of CRM systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong English communication skills are essential.
