External Sales Representative

University of Fort Hare; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking an External Sales Representative to boost their market presence. The role involves identifying new sales prospects, managing existing client relationships, and promoting various welding products. Ideal candidates should possess at least 5 years of sales experience, a Matric qualification, and a driver's licence. Strong problem-solving and time management skills are essential. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Matric.
• Tertiary Qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the welding industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients.
• Establish contact to sell products.
• Maintain relationships and provide support to customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Problem solving skills

Time management

Ability to adapt to environment

Working with customers

Education

Matric

Tertiary Qualification

Job description

Overview

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Witbank is seeking an External Sales Representative to join their team. The purpose of the role is to identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assist in the growth of the company’s market share.

Responsibilities

• Sell products by establishing contact
• Maintain and develop relationship with customers by providing support, information, and guidance
• Recommending solutions
• Visiting and quoting customers
• Following up on quotation
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information
• Maintain quality service by enforcing company standards
• Invoicing customers and order stock to complete customer back orders
• Doing deliveries when needed only as instructed by management
• Following up on customer back orders
• Completing customer planning and visits on Repsly
• Doing cold calls to expand customer base
• Arranging and doing demos on welding machines
• Completing company vehicle checklist each Friday and hand to Branch Manager
• Keeping company vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Attending to all job-related administration
• Attending to any and all ad-hoc duties required by management
• Abide by Company’s Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
• Reach monthly targets and GP s as discussed by Management and according to contract on a monthly basis
• Performing additional related duties as assigned by the manager.

Products

• Welding machines
• Welding consumables
• Gas and gas cutting equipment
• Power tools
• Lifting equipment
• Generator
• Abrasives
• Spares Hand tools
• Plasma system
• Compressors

Education, Training, Skills, and Experience Required

• Minimum Qualification: Matric
• Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years
• Code 8 driver’s licence
• Working with customers and maintaining customer relations
• Sales experience
• Experience in the welding industry
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt to environment
• Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly
• Time management

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.