Sales Consultant

DP World, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

To grow the business through successful selling of services and/or products that fit the client or customer needs, in alignment with redefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

Key Performance Areas

• Main focus will be new business development and Cold calling, retain and grow existing business.
• Structured weekly call planner and call reporting detailing progress with new business development.
• Retain and grow new and existing customer base in assigned markets.
• Research and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research and formulate plans to expedite sales.
• Prompt response to all customer enquiries.
• Prepare and present proposals.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day customer queries.
• Positively contribute to customer administration systems.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Quoting on existing and new business.
• Customer Visits on a monthly basis.
• Submitting Sales Reports.
• Attend monthly Sales meetings.
• Maintain good working relationship with customers and staff.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Must be a Team Player.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Sales/Marketing or other relevant degree

Skills and Experience Required

• 3-5 years strong sales and account management experience (preferably in a service industry), including on the road sales and cold calling, with proven track record. Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
• A high level of computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel.
• SAP Experience advantageous.
• Understanding of general business concepts.
• Experience in all aspects of customer relationship management.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• A confident self-starter with the ability to nurture existing and new customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English and Afrikaans proficiently.
• Professional in all aspects.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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