External sales executive

Secure Jobs; South Africa; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid contributions

Provident Fund benefits

Job summary

A regional recruiting agency in South Africa is seeking a candidate with substantial sales experience, strong technical knowledge of sea and air freight, and the ability to manage client relationships. The role involves visiting clients, preparing quotes, and negotiating prices. Applicants should have at least 5-7 years of sales experience and must meet certain educational requirements, such as a matriculation certificate and preferably a diploma or degree.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years' experience in Sales.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Identifies emergencies and priorities and plans accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Visit potential and existing clients according to a schedule.
• Prepare and send quotes within the required time frame.
• Price negotiation with agents.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge of sea and air freight

Ability to analyse data

Knowledge on office tools

Knowledge on incoterms

Education

Matric SC / Grade 12

Diploma/ bachelor's degree

Job description

Only Freight Candidates

Package as per below:

• Salary Bracket (open)
• Medical Aid: Medical Aid (Optional): client contributes 50% towards the monthly premium up to a maximum of R1,500.
• Provident Fund: Provident Fund: 7% (client) and 5% (Employee) of the Employee's basic salary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visit potential and existing clients according to a schedule.
• Prepare and send quotes within the time frame and standards Set out
• for company procedures whenever required.
• Follow up with clients for quote approval.
• Respond to various customer requests and calls.
• Price negotiation with agents.
• Make a report of each customer visit.
• Contribute towards maintenance of commercial database.
• Understand the business model of customers visited.
• Achieve objectives as set out and agreed upon.
• Analysis of SARS data / Internal information at client and find other
• external sources of information for market targeting / products /
• services to be developed and/or implemented
• Compilations of figures and other indicators internal for statistical and
• analytical purposes.

Requirements:

• Matric SC / Grade 12
• Diploma/ bachelor’s degree ( Advantages)
• At least 5-7 years' experience in Sales
• Knowledge on office tools
• Technical knowledge of sea and air freight.
• Knowledge on incoterms
• Identifies emergencies and priorities and plans work and travel
• accordingly.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse and interpret data/figures

Include reasons for leaving, latest pay slip, and last 6 months – 1-year sales targets/commission reached.