Processing Sales Manager

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. 

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

The Market Operation team is looking to hire a Processing Sales Manager professional who will be responsible for selling production equipment and solutions for Dairy and Beverage production to our customers in Southern Africa. This role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

What you will do

 As Processing Sales Manager you will be responsible for: 

• Driving opportunity management and sales of equipment and solutions in different food categories (e.g. Cheese, Dairy Processing, Ice Cream and Beverage) including responsibility for sales budget and margins
• Building strong relationships with assigned customers
• Providing inputs to the development of new products and participate in industrialization of new products
• Coordinating Business Intelligence with continuous studies and support ad hoc studies development
• Reporting on the market situation: won and lost orders, forecast, ongoing and planned activities
• Securing a seamless and transparent collaboration with other functions in the company

We believe you have

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering of Food Technology (preferred) 
• Commercial experience: minimum 3-5 years experience in Sales of capital equipment for liquid food processing
• Experience of key account management is preferred
• Ability to travel within Southern Africa(40%)
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Excellent communications skills
• Good presentation skills
• Positive, can do attitude, open for a long-term opportunity with an international mindset
• Ability to work individually and a good team player
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills

As a person, you are:

• Dynamic, self-determined, independent decision maker, business-driven, have a proactive vs reactive approach
• Able to adapt and change directions fast
• Deal with uncertainty and can view different perspectives to problem solving
• Analytical and strategic thinking professional

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/. 

This job posting expires on 26 October 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Ayesha Iftikhar.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.