External Sales Representative

Objective Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Germiston. The successful candidate will have experience in technical manufacturing, excellent Excel skills, and a proven ability to develop new business. Responsibilities include customer visits, maintaining relationships, and identifying new opportunities. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required for this on-the-road position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Visit existing and potential new customers, providing feedback through interaction logs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to ensure continuous growth.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing customers, visiting as needed.

Skills

Technical Sales

Microsoft Excel

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Matric

Post-Matric qualification in Sales or Technical Field

Tools

Syspro

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Qualifications

• Matric
• Preferred post-Matric qualification in either Sales or a Technical Field

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Technical Manufacturing environment
• Experience in developing new business
• Driver's license and own reliable vehicle
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of ERP / CRM systems such as Syspro, Microsoft Navision, or similar

Duties

• Visit existing and potential new customers, follow up on outstanding tasks, and provide feedback through interaction logs daily. Schedule follow-up visits.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to ensure continuous growth, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Secure orders from at least two new customers each month.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing customers, visiting as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promote sales by differentiating the company's products and services, collaborating with the Technical and Quality Departments as needed.
• Identify potential new products.
• Authorize stopping or isolating any product or process that deviates from approved procedures to prevent non-conforming products from leaving the premises.
• Report non-conformances clearly and institute corrective actions where appropriate.
• Maintain professionalism in all dealings, adhering to statutory, legal, and company policies and procedures.