External Sales Representative

Stratogo; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in office products seeks an External Sales representative based in Durban. The ideal candidate should have a Matric qualification, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and possess advanced skills in Excel and Pastel Accounting. Responsibilities include sourcing new sales opportunities and maintaining customer relationships to achieve sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a related role.
• Matric qualification required.
• Sales & Marketing - Business Development background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound and outbound methods.
• Understand customer needs to route qualified opportunities.
• Close sales and maintain an expanding database of prospects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Active Listening Skills

Persuasive Skills

Collaboration Skills

Self-Motivating Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Matric

Sales & Marketing - Business Development

Tools

Advanced Excel

Pastel Accounting

Job description

Our client is based in Durban.
A specialist in office products such as paper, computer consumables products, office consumables, office machines and stationery.


Position: External Sales

Location: Durban SA

Industry: Stationery and Office Equipment

Start Date: Immediate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• Sales & Marketing - Business Development
• Min 3 years experience in a industry related role
• Advanced Excel / Pastel Accounting

Skills:

• Communication Skills. ...
• Active Listening Skills. ...
• Persuasive Skills. ...
• Collaboration Skills. ...
• Self-Motivating Skills. ...
• Problem Solving Skills. ...
• Negotiation Skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Understand customer needs and requirements
• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales representatives for further development and closure
• Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas
• Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest
• Maintain and expand your database of prospects
• Team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals

Pastel and Excel knowledge
Someone that can work in a fast paced environment
Opening new accounts and servicing an existing database

Desired Skills:

• Internal Sales
• Staionery
• Office Equipment