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External Sales Representative

External Sales Representative

The HR CompanyPinetown, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client, a national fastener distribution company, is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Representative to join their team at the Pinetown branch.

POSITION INFO : Job Functions :

  • Call on existing and potential new customers
  • Pursue opportunities for new business to ensure continuous growth
  • Maintain positive relationships with existing customers
  • Promote sales by differentiation of company products and services
  • Identify new product possibilities.
  • Establish stock availability and pricing and to submit quotes to customers.
  • Liaise closely with Internal Sales, ensuring that quotations are submitted timeously and there is regular follow up on outstanding quotes and orders.
  • Ensure customers are fully appraised of all related issues surrounding pricing, products and delivery and that all correspondence from customers is responded to timeously.
  • Understand and implement pricing structure as required.
  • Interact with the factory and / or warehouse regarding production progress / stock availability and delivery.
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Monitor competition.
  • Weekly reporting and feedback meeting on sales activities
  • Discuss and agree sales targets.
  • Develop budgets in consultation with Directors
  • Review Actual Sales vs Budgeted Sales each month

Criteria Required

  • Minimum Matric
  • Preferred post matric qualification in either Sales or a Technical Field
  • Proven experience in a similar environment
  • Driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Working knowledge of ERP / CRM systems such as Syspro, Microsoft Navision, or similar
  • Skills Required

  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Good numeric skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Commitment to service excellence
  • Entrepreneurial flair with strong business acumen
  • Ability to manage and resolve conflict situations
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