External Sales Rep

Persona Staff cc; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced Key Account Executive based in Paarl, Western Cape. Responsibilities include proactive selling, establishing customer relationships, and meeting budget guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software. This full-time role requires a driver's license and own transport.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in the automotive industry.
• Drivers license and own transport required.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Proactive selling of products using solid presentations.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
• Meet or exceed budget guidelines.

Skills

Proactive selling

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Creative thinking

Training delivery

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Reference: CPT005585-CS-1

Key Account Executive Automotive Industry (Based in Paarl Western Cape)

Our client based in Cape Town is a leading supplier of products components parts and equipment to the South African automotive industry. They are currently seeking an experienced Key Account Executive to join their team. The position will be based at their Paarl office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactive selling of products new and existing using solid presentations.
• Expose the cost-benefit analysis to potential and existing customers.
• Establish develop and maintain strategic long-term relationships with customers.
• Cold calling minimum of two new customers every month.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction follow through on the entire process and do not pass the problem on.
• Maintain a consistent presence at the customer to ensure roll out of strategies and loyalty.
• Meet / exceed budget guidelines.
• Co-ordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.
• Analyse market needs and develops strategies with customers key contacts to ensure all goals and targets are achieved.
• Keep management informed of competitors actions and movements in the marketplace.
• Creative thinking strategies plan and implement monthly promotions.
• Management reporting.
• Prepare and present strategic reports for the customer based on information that will elevate their business. Implement strategies to achieve the customers goals.
• Educate yourself as well as all customers new & potential on the companies entire product ranges.
• Keep up to date on all product training and specifics in order to become your customers knowledge base. Give customers relevant training to maximise efficiency.
• Attend all training regarding products service company policies software and any other training requirements.
• Inform your line manager of any training required.
• Carry out any reasonable instruction given to you by your line manager

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• 3-5 years experience in the automotive industry.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as CRM software.
• Drivers license and own transport

Please send your CV to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1