Sales Specialist

Job Purpose Blau Batch is looking for a motivated and results-oriented Sales Specialist to support the expansion of its masterbatch business across Egypt. The successful candidate will focus on identifying new customers, conducting technical sales visits, promoting the company's full masterbatch portfolio, and developing long-term business relationships with plastic manufacturers. Key Responsibilities: 1. Sales & Customer Acquisition Identify and approach potential customers in the Egyptian plastics manufacturing industry. Generate qualified sales leads and convert prospects into active customers. Conduct regular factory visits, customer meetings, and product presentations. Promote White, Black, Color, Filler, and Additive Masterbatches. Achieve assigned monthly sales targets for volume, revenue, and customer acquisition. Develop business opportunities within assigned territories and customer segments. 2. Technical Sales Support Understand customers' production processes and masterbatch requirements. Recommend suitable products based on customer applications and technical specifications. Arrange product samples and coordinate industrial trials with customers. Follow up on trial results and support conversion into regular orders. Coordinate with the technical and quality teams to address customer feedback and product-related issues. 3. Sales Operations & Customer Management Prepare quotations and follow up on commercial offers. Negotiate commercial terms within approved company guidelines. Follow up on customer purchase orders, deliveries, and payments. Maintain updated customer records, sales opportunities, and visit reports in CRM. Build and maintain strong relationships with purchasing and production teams. Provide regular updates on sales activities, market opportunities, and competitor developments. 4. Market Development Identify potential customers across different plastics applications, including film extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, pipes, sheets, and raffia. Gather market information on customer demand, competitor products, and pricing. Support promotional activities, exhibitions, and customer development initiatives. Identify cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 1–3 years of B2B sales experience in masterbatch, polymers, plastic raw materials, additives, or compounds. Basic to good understanding of polymer materials and plastic manufacturing processes. Previous experience dealing with plastics manufacturers in Egypt is preferred. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable with field sales. Ability to build customer relationships and manage multiple sales opportunities. Good knowledge of MS Office and CRM systems. Good command of English. Valid driving license and willingness to travel across Egypt. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monthly sales volume (tons). Sales revenue and gross profit contribution. Number of new customers acquired. Number of qualified customer visits and opportunities generated. Number of successful technical trials. Conversion rate from samples and trials to commercial orders. Customer retention and repeat purchase rates. Collection performance and CRM reporting accuracy. Compensation & Benefits Competitive fixed salary based on qualifications and experience. Performance-based sales commission. Transportation or travel allowance according to company policy. Training on products and technical applications. Career development opportunities within the company. Show more Show less