Battery Sales Representative

Value Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Durban is looking for a sales professional to drive sales growth, manage customer relationships, and monitor market competition. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of sales experience and strong skills in customer service and territory management. If you are motivated and have a proven sales track record, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years related sales experience.
• Technical sales will be beneficial.
• Proven track record related to sales achieved for the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly sales targets.
• Develop new customers and grow existing customer base.
• Close new business deals and maintain existing sales.
• Generate own leads via cold calling and referrals.
• Build relationships and create customer trust.
• Monitor competition and recommend changes in products.

Skills

Customer service

Meeting sales goals

Closing skills

Territory management

Prospecting skills

Negotiation skills

Self confidence

Presentation skills

Customer relationships

Motivation for sales

Time management

Planning appointments and diary keeping

Able to work independently

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Certificate/degree in sales

Job description

Purpose of the Job

This role is responsible for driving sales growth by meeting monthly targets, developing new business, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. Key responsibilities include quoting and closing battery orders, conducting site surveys, resolving customer issues, and ensuring service delivery aligns with company standards.

Sales Performance

• Meet monthly sales targets
• Develop new customers and grow existing customer base
• Close new business deals and maintain existing sales
• Target national accounts
• Generate own leads via cold calling and referrals
• Prospect customers and add value to every call

Order Management & Delivery

• Responsible for quoting, closing, and delivering battery orders
• Complete quotes and proposals
• Perform site surveys before delivering equipment
• Facilitate handover on site

Customer Relationship Management

• Build relationships and create customer trust
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions
• Ensure service supplied is relevant to current customer requirements

Market Intelligence & Product Knowledge

• Monitor competition: pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising
• Know the opposition in your area
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policies based on competitive developments
• Ensure product knowledge is updated regularly
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

Reporting & Administration

• Submit activity and results reports: daily call reports, weekly schedules, monthly/annual territory analysis
• Submit monthly fuel reports
• Attend weekly sales meetings

Operational Support & Compliance

• Assist in relevant operational functions as required
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures
• Ensure Value service levels are maintained per SOPs
• Maintain professional conduct
• Ensure dress code aligns with SOPs
• Maintain daily housekeeping standards
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) – Advantageous
• 3 to 5 years related sales experience
• Technical sales will be beneficial
• Proven track record related to sales achieved for the last 12 months
• Certificate/degree in sales is beneficial

Skills Requirements

• Customer service
• Meeting sales goals
• Closing skills
• Territory management
• Prospecting skills
• Negotiation skills
• Self confidence
• Presentation skills
• Customer relationships
• Motivation for sales
• Time management
• Planning appointments and diary keeping
• Able to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills to work with customers and management