External Sales and Admin Administrator - Urgently required

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic External Sales Representative in Cape Town. This full-time role involves driving sales growth by building and maintaining relationships with customers, conducting sales strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, ideally in the jewellery or watchmaking industry, with strong sales skills and a track record of meeting targets. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software is essential, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an External Sales Representative or similar role.
• Minimum 5 years sales experience with ability to learn product line.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies.
• Proactively engage potential customers.
• Conduct regular visits to maintain relationships.
• Negotiate and close sales deals.
• Monitor industry trends to inform strategies.

Skills

Sales Growth

Relationship Building

Cold Calling

Negotiation

Customer Service

Market Research

Target Achievement

Presentation Skills

MS Office Proficiency

CRM Software

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated External Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers. The role requires a proactive approach to identify sales opportunities, understand customer needs, and deliver tailored solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to achieve sales goals and actively grow the customer base.
• Proactively identify, research, and engage potential customers through cold calling, networking, and market outreach initiatives.
• Conduct regular visits to existing clients to maintain strong relationships and anticipate evolving needs.
• Present and demonstrate the company’s products, highlighting key features, benefits, and value propositions.
• Negotiate and close sales deals while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Provide outstanding customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and offering product support.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and on-time deliveries.
• Monitor and analyse industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to inform sales strategies.
• Prepare and submit accurate sales reports, including activity logs, pipeline forecasts, and customer feedback.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as an External Sales Representative or in a similar role, preferably within the jewellery or watchmaking industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing new business and expanding client portfolios.
• Strong understanding of sales principles, cold calling techniques, and negotiation strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong closing skills with a consultative sales approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM software.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Experience dealing with high-end/VIP customers, managing calls, arranging deliveries, and processing orders.
• Track record of “fetching” new business and meeting aggressive sales targets.
• Presentable, well-spoken, and professional.
• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience with the ability to learn 6,500+ product line items (including technical aspects).
• Highly energetic, serious go-getter with excellent organisational skills.

Working hours: Full time permanent position

Area: Cape Town, office based in Woodstock.

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