New Business Sales Rep (Vacuum Pumps)

My client is looking for an experienced New Business Sales Rep, someone who can both do some sales/customer calls as well as do basic pump repairs.

POSITION INFO:

They are looking for someone ideally Joburg based and willing to travel to Cape Town and Durban monthly. Alternatively, someone that is Cape Town based traveling to JNB and Durban.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Support and grow current customer base through customer visits and frequent communication.
2. Develop new sales and customer base through calling on vacuum users and promoting Leybold products as well as secondary vacuum products.
3. Develop our service work, either internally if technically capable or through our service partners.
4. Assist Internal Sales to specify and upsell enquiries.
5. Contribute to our marketing efforts, both in social media and traditional marketing channels.

Desired Experience & Qualification:

Required Skills:

New Business Generation

Candidate Requirements:

1. Minimum Grade 12
2. Minimum 3 years vacuum sales and/or service experience.
3. Able to work independently, with a minimum two-week planning horizon.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. Has own transport (company will cover fuel expenses).
6. Willing to travel within South Africa.
7. Good face-to-face and telephone communication skills.
8. Microsoft Outlook, Word and general computer skills will be advantageous.