Contract Technical Sales Representative needed at Pollock & Associates

• A one-year fixed-term opportunity is available for a Technical Sales Representative within the Paper Division. You will support sales activities by applying technical expertise to customer processes while ensuring safe, effective, and reliable chemical applications that enhance customer operations.

Qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Chemical Engineering (essential).

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant technical sales experience
• Preferably in the Paper industry is an advantage.
• Advanced technical report writing and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational skills with a disciplined, structured work ethic.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office, and comfortable working with business systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply chemicals accurately in pulping, bleaching, boiler water, cooling water, and other process systems.
• Conduct laboratory and on-site chemical evaluations, interpreting data to optimise performance.
• Ensure continuity of chemical supply, including delivery coordination and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to customer compliance standards, ensuring safe, effective, and reliable plant operations.
• Manage budgets and administration accurately.
• Support and improve SHERQ performance, achieving sales targets while minimising risk.