Position: Technical Sales Executive
About SOLEVO
SOLEVO is a leading supplier of chemical solutions and specialized inputs that support Africa’s industrial and agricultural development. Backed by more than 70 years of operational experience, the company distributes essential raw materials such as fertilizers, seeds, crop protection solutions, and industrial chemicals. SOLEVO is widely recognized for delivering consistent quality, technical expertise, and value to customers across life sciences and industrial sectors, playing a key role in Africa’s economic advancement.
Role Overview
SOLEVO Ghana is currently looking to recruit a motivated and knowledgeable Technical Sales Executive to strengthen its Home & Personal Care (HPC) Chemicals team in Tema. This position suits professionals with hands-on experience in HPC ingredients who are passionate about consultative, value-driven sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for marketing and selling a diverse portfolio of HPC chemical products to businesses involved in home care, laundry, hair care, and personal care manufacturing.
What the Role Involves
As part of SOLEVO’s Chemical division, you will contribute directly to business growth by expanding the company’s footprint within the HPC market. Your focus will be on building and sustaining a strong customer base, aligning all activities with SOLEVO’s commercial goals through technical insight and relationship management.
Core Responsibilities
This role combines technical knowledge with commercial execution and strategic thinking:
- Customer Development: Maintain relationships with existing clients while actively onboarding new customers. Conduct a minimum of two prospect or client visits per day and provide comprehensive weekly CRM activity reports.
- Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competitor movements, translating insights into practical business growth recommendations.
- Commercial Operations: Prepare pricing proposals and contracts based on customer demand forecasts, ensuring margin protection and compliance with internal performance standards.
- Product & Competitive Intelligence: Identify and recommend high-value products to strengthen market positioning, while maintaining up-to-date SWOT analyses on competitors.
- Financial Support: Collaborate with the finance team by following up on customer payments and supporting efficient cash collection processes.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Essential Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Science, or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in Technical Sales or Quality Control, ideally within the Home & Personal Care, Food, or Pharmaceutical sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to assess customer requirements, negotiate commercial terms, and foster long-term business relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a customer-focused approach.
- A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to perform well in a fast-moving work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
Added Advantage:
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly understand and explain product applications.
- Prior exposure to sales prospecting and internal commercial processes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Adapts easily to change and performs well under pressure.
- Has a solid understanding of solution-oriented and consultative sales methods.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with diverse stakeholders.
- Thinks analytically and approaches challenges with structured problem-solving skills.
Why Work with SOLEVO?
By joining SOLEVO, you become part of an internationally connected organization shaping chemical distribution across Africa. The company offers a supportive, collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and initiative, alongside opportunities for career development within a growing and diverse business. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a performance-driven sales professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for the HPC industry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the official recruitment channel, which typically requires submitting a CV and cover letter via Palladium’s careers portal.
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
Important Notice:
Due to the large number of applications usually received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MarkDona.com is not involved in the recruitment or selection process and cannot guarantee shortlisting or employment.
