Sales Account Manager- Home & personal Care

Who are we?
SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Account Manager – Home & Personal Care to join our commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with customers in the Home & Personal Care industry, driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. Fluency in English is required.
What do we expect from the candidate?
The candidate will be responsible for managing key customer accounts, developing sales strategies, identifying market opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements, and achieving sales targets within the Home & Personal Care segment. Regular customer visits and occasional business travel may be required.
The key responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers in the Home & Personal Care sector.
Achieve sales targets and contribute to the growth of the business.
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned market.
Prepare and present commercial offers and product solutions to customers.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial agreements.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
Collaborate with technical, supply chain, and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and account plans.
Participate in industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
If you possess…
Must-Have:
AMinimum 2-5 years of experience in B2B Sales or Account Management, preferably within the chemical, Home Care, or Personal Care industry.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
Experience managing key customer accounts.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and market assessment capabilities.
Fluent in English (French is a plus).
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Nice-to-Have:
Experience in the Home & Personal Care raw materials industry.
Knowledge of surfactants, detergents, cosmetic ingredients, or specialty chemicals.
CRM experience (Salesforce, Dynamics CRM, SAP CRM, etc.).
Understanding of supply chain and distribution business models.
Additional language skills are an advantage.
If you are…
Customer-oriented and commercially driven.
Strong negotiator with excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to build long-term business relationships.
Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented.
Able to identify market opportunities and convert them into sales growth.
Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
Why join Solevo?
Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Then, this job is for you!
How to join us?
If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.
What's next ?
If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.
Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.

Skills
Agile, B2B Sales, Salesforce, CRM, Account Management, Negotiation, SAP

Experience
2-5 yrs

Work arrangement
No