Our client, Biosylx (Pty) Ltd, is a fast-growing exporter of organic ingredients, natural products and superfoods, partnering with food & beverage, health & nutrition, fine fragrance and cosmetic manufacturers worldwide, offering sustainably sourced and quality-assured ingredients from Africa to global markets.

The company has an exciting opportunity for a driven Sales Executive to strengthen its international sales and client partnerships. This role suits a proactive sales professional with a global outlook someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting trends, and turning opportunities into lasting business growth.

Purpose of the role:

Expand and manage the companys international sales pipeline, ensuring consistent growth and client satisfaction. Combine commercial acumen with an understanding of global food and wellness trends to position the company as a trusted export partner.

Responsibilities:

• Execute sales plans and achieve revenue growth targets in export markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international distributors and buyers
• Monitor market trends to inform commercial strategy
• Coordinate with logistics, operations, and quality teams to meet client expectations
• Attend trade shows and customer meetings when required (occasional international travel)
• Provide clear reporting, forecasting, and insight to management

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in food ingredients, FMCG, or agribusiness
• Relevant tertiary qualification (background in commerce or supply chain will be advantageous)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cultural adaptability
• Analytical thinker with initiative, resilience, and structured work habits
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset suited to a growing global business
• Fluent in English (Afrikaans beneficial)
• Proficient in CRM and reporting tools

A market-related remuneration package, in accordance with qualifications and experience, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Our client, KP Botanicals (Knysna), a leading South African producer of botanical extracts and natural actives, is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to help expand its international client base in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and wellness sectors. KP Botanicals combine science, sustainability and South African botanical heritage to deliver high-quality, traceable, natural ingredients to partners across the globe.

The company has an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys bridging worlds of nature and science and who is ready to grow with a business built on purpose and innovation. The role will be primarily responsible for driving international sales growth through consultative engagement with existing and new clients, translating complex product and technical information into clear commercial value and contributing to positioning the company as a trusted global supplier of natural ingredients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies for nutraceutical and cosmetic ingredients
• Retain and grow key customer relationships across Europe, Asia and the Americas
• Identify new market segments and contribute to the companys commercial roadmap
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality and Production teams to align customer solutions
• Represent the company at industry events and client visits (occasional international travel)
• Provide timely forecasts, reports, and market insight to management
• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets while adhering to the companys sales budget and forecast

Requirements:

• At least 2-5 years B2B sales experience in natural ingredients, cosmetics, or related industries
• Qualification in commerce, natural sciences, or a related field is preferred
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to engage in solution-oriented discussions
• Skilled communicator with high emotional intelligence and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable in a fast-evolving, entrepreneurial setting
• Proficient in English (Afrikaans advantageous)
• Confident with reporting tools

A market-related remuneration package, in accordance with qualifications and experience, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.