Junior Sales Executive

About the role

Venair, a global engineering and manufacturing leader in silicone solutions, is expanding its sales team in Johannesburg. The Junior Sales Executive will support customers in the FMCG, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, driving B2B sales of industrial products and solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Make cold calls, prospect new customers and manage the full sales cycle across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape and Free State.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end‑users, OEMs and engineering firms to generate repeat business.
• Prepare quotations, follow‑up leads, close sales and ensure timely payment collection.
• Update all activities in the Salesforce CRM and represent Venair at exhibitions and trade fairs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
• 1‑2 years of proven B2B sales experience in green‑field markets such as pharmaceutical or food & beverage.
• Residency in Gauteng (preferred) and a valid class B driving licence.
• Fluent English; Afrikaans is a plus.
• Willingness to travel at least 50 % of the time and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Required skills

• Salesforce CRM.
• Odoo ERP (advantageous).

What we offer

• Unfixed‑term contract with a compensation package based on experience.
• Company‑provided laptop, cell phone and car allowance.
• Mileage reimbursement and health‑insurance allowance.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical training delivered by Venair experts.