CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for agriculture and a business development mindset? We are seeking a Business Manager to oversee and grow on of our key agricultural portfolios. In this role, you will drive the performance of diverse agricultural key accounts, ensuring profitability, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will work closely with farmers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, streamline operations, and implement innovative business strategies that align with the evolving agricultural landscape. If you are passionate about Agriculture, customer satisfaction and engineering profitable business solutions, we invite you to join our team.
Position Purpose
To manage a portfolio of Agricultural clients allocated, implement action plans and objectives ensuring that revenue, volume, profitability and customer service objectives are achieved. To initiate and lead in the development process of identified opportunities across all agricultural products and ensure that each client is supported at the specified standard.
Key Accountabilities
- New and existing business development by actively identifying new business opportunities in all market sectors for all product ranges, namely Pallets, RPCs, IBCs and Bulk Bins
- Implement strategies and plans for development of new business / growth opportunities as well as lead and participate in new business projects.
- Customer Relationship management, assisting in and conducting rate negotiations when and where necessary
- Effective stakeholder engagement with various customers including big retail businesses as well as family run establishments
Key Requirements
- Matric
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferably B. Com)
- 5 Years Key Account Management/Sales/ Marketing experience in a Technical Sales environment
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of distribution/logistics methodologies
- Effective portfolio management experience
- Computer skills
- Must be a self-starter who has a strong customer service orientation, can work independently
- Must be courteous and polite in written and oral communication.
- Valid driver's license
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
