External Sales Consultant (Paint & Coatings)

Elchemie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market related remuneration

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a proactive External Sales professional in Gauteng to drive new business and maintain strong client relationships. You will visit sites, present products, generate quotations, and work to achieve sales targets while managing orders and providing product support.

The role requires 2–5 years of external sales experience in paints/coatings, proficiency in SAP B1 (advantageous), and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• 2–5 years external sales experience, in paint/coatings a must.
• ERP experience; SAP Business One advantageous.
• Fluent, professional English on the phone and in writing; extra SA languages advantageous.
• Product knowledge of paints and coatings.
• Accurate under pressure; attention to detail.
• MS Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Customer-focused mindset with clear communication.
• Integrity and confidentiality in dealings.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development.
• Client visits to understand needs and present solutions.
• Relationship Management with existing customers.
• Sales presentations and quotations to win business.
• Achieving sales targets and negotiating terms.
• Order management and follow-up.
• Market research to identify opportunities.
• Lead generation and follow-up with potential clients.
• Technical/product support to customers.
• Related administration duties as needed.

Skills

External sales

Client visits

Relationship management

Quotations

Market research

Lead generation

Product knowledge

ERP SAP

Excel

Outlook

Integrity

Communication

Accuracy

Confidentiality

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Sales or business admin qualification

Tools

SAP Business One

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• New Business Development
• Client visits
• Relationship Management
• Sales presentations and quotations
• Achieving sales targets
• Negotiations
• Order management
• Market research
• Lead generation and follow up
• Technical/product support
• Relative required administration duties

What you’ll need

• Matric / Grade 12; relevant sales or business administration qualification advantageous
• 2–5 years’ external sales, in paint/coatings a must have
• Experience processing orders on an ERP system; SAP Business One advantageous
• Fluent, professional English on the phone and in writing; additional South African languages advantageous.
• Product knowledge of paints and coatings
• Accuracy under pressure
• Microsoft Excel and Outlook proficiency
• Customer-first temperament
• Direct, clear communication
• Integrity and confidentiality

What is in it for you?

• Market related remuneration with reputable paint and coatings manufacturing company

A Few Things to Know

• Field and client visit and Office and trade counter environment within a manufacturing site.
• Standard hours Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30.
• Occasional overtime at month-end or during peak demand, included in the cost-to-company package
• Predominantly client facing occasional assistance in the dispatch area.

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