Outbound Sales Executive (Lighting)

Time Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lighting industry seeks an Outbound Sales Executive in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for sales. Responsibilities include managing an existing client base, sourcing new business, and providing exceptional customer service. The role offers high commission earning potential and requires a valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Qualifications

• 3 years sales experience in wholesalers, hardware stores, or electrical contractors.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales portfolio and source new business opportunities.
• Negotiate and close sales.
• Provide excellent after care service.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Ability

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Matric

Job description

Outbound Sales Executive (LED Lighting) – Johannesburg.

Do you have a passion for generating new business opportunities by proactively reaching out to potential clients in commercial and industrial sectors?

Our National client, a leader in their field, based in Midrand, is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and a strong understanding of the lighting industry.

An existing customer base will be assigned – high commission earning potential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric plus 3 years sales experience calling on wholesalers, hardware stores and electrical contractors offering a range of various products
• Sales of LED lighting experience highly advantageous
• Computer literate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Excellent customer service
• Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to function independently and without supervision
• Good communication skills
• Customer centric
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability and a positive outlook
• Good organizational time management skills and attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing sales portfolio calling on existing clients and sourcing new business opportunities
• Promote marketing as and when needed to increase contacts
• Prospecting for new contacts and looking at opportunities to gain new clients
• Following up from leads from social media
• Negotiating and quotations
• Closing of sales
• Evaluating and advising on client’s requirements
• Follow up on wholesalers on requests and leads
• Managing Promotions and breakfast runs and any other marketing initiatives that are introduced
• Excellent after care service offering
• Resolving any problems or queries that arise
• General administration duties