External Sales Executive

R.A.W. GROUP; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Full-time External Sales Executive. The role involves visiting clients, giving presentations, and coordinating marketing efforts. Ideal candidates should possess a National Senior Certificate, have at least 2 years of experience, and be bilingual in Afrikaans and English. This position offers an opportunity to engage with clients and develop strong business relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Product knowledge in laser cutting, bending, and metal work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Give sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Analyze customer data and report weekly to management.
• Maintain positive business relationships and plan sales campaigns.

Skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Competency in Microsoft applications

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education

Job description

External Sales Executive:

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Analysing customer data
• Meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Reporting back on a weekly basis to management.
• Maintaining positive business relationships to ensure future sales.
• Plan sales and advertising campaigns.
• Cold calling.
• Site visits.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education-Advantage.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Able to read drawings and plans
• Valid driver’s license
• Product Knowledge- Laser cutting, Bending and Metal work (Advantages)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Contactable references
• Own reliable vehicle

Attributes:

• Technically minded.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work on their own and under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Town / Boland

Language:

• Afrikaans (Required)
• English (Required)