EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTITIVE - East London
Our client is a high-quality equipment supplier for engineering, welding, and mining companies in South-Africa. They would like to appoint an External Sales Representative to Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assisting the company to grow in the industry.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
Sell products by establishing contact
Maintain and develop relationship with customers by providing support, information, and guidance
Recommending solutions
Visiting and quoting customers
Following up on quotation
Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information
Maintain quality service by enforcing company standards
Invoicing customers and order stock to complete customer back orders
Doing deliveries when needed
Following up on customer back orders
Completing customer planning and visits.
Doing cold calls to expand customer base
Arranging and doing demos on welding machines
Attending to all job-related administration
Attending to all ad-hoc duties required by management
Abide by the companys SAs Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
Reach monthly targets and GPs as discussed by Management and according to contract monthly
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualification: MatricTertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.
Experience: Minimum 5 years Other:
Code 8 drivers licence
Working with customers and maintaining customer relations
Sales experience
Experience in the welding industry
Problem solving skills
Ability to adapt to environment
Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly
Time management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Welding machines
Welding consumables
Gas and gas cutting equipment
Power tools
Lifting equipment
Generator
Abrasives
Spares Hand tools
Plasma system
Compressors
The Client Offers:
- Competitive Market related / Negotiable
- Cell Allowance
- Commission
- Fuel Card / Company use
Please Note: Own reliable Transport required.