External Sales Consultant at Lighting

Headcount; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of commercial and architectural lighting seeks a Sales Representative in Cape Town. The role requires proven sales experience in lighting and strong client relationship management. Candidates must have a Matric qualification and a valid South African driver's license.

Qualifications

• South African citizen with ID, residing in Cape Town.
• Minimum 3+ years of proven lighting and/or electrical sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets monthly and annually.
• Maintain sustainable relationships with clients and provide exceptional customer service.
• Report sales figures and SWOT analysis to Sales Manager.

Skills

External Sales Representative

Sales Rep

Sales Representative

Key Account Management

Account Manager

Business Development

Lighting

Education

Matric

Current, valid South African drivers license

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Meet and exceed sales targets as set out by the Company monthly and annually.
Effectively maintain excellent, strong, sustainable relationships with existing current clients, call on clients every day, and cultivate an exceptional customer service experience with each one.
Call on customers daily, present all sales proposals to the Sales Manager.
Report sales figures and SWOT analysis to Sales Manager daily and weekly.
Procure and specify project sales, follow up regularly on projects.
Be actively involved from inception.
Ensure that your product knowledge and training is exemplary and up to date, that you present new products to clients and secure additional sales, and that you keep up to date with competitor offerings and market trends.
Ensure that your time organisation system is updated faithfully in real time.
Set appointments and keep your diary up to date at all times.
Ensure that administration is completed and submitted accurately and effectively, (sales reports, catalogue distribution, etc.) by their due dates.

Desired Experience & Qualification

South African citizen with an ID, residing in Cape Town.
Matric with a current, valid, legal South African drivers license.
Minimum 3+ years proven lighting and/or electrical sales experience is advantageous.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer literate (Syspro)
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.
Strong product technical knowledge on company products and industry standards.

Desired Skills:

• external sales representative
• Sales Rep
• Sales Representative
• Key Account Management
• account manager
• Business Development
• lighting

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

About The Employer:

Supplier of commercial and architectural lighting.