External Sales Representative

Level-Up; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales company in Johannesburg is seeking an External Sales Representative to develop customer relationships, generate revenue, and assist clients in the electrical industry. The role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities to work with existing clients and explore new sales leads at trade shows.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• General knowledge of electrical industry and cable management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with customers.
• Generate revenue by obtaining orders.
• Attend industrial trade shows for potential sales leads.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Job description

EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with customers to encourage trust and loyalty.
• Identify and establish contact with potential new customers.
• Visit existing client base at their office and on active construction sites.
• Generate revenue by obtaining orders, understanding and interpreting technical requirements, providing technical information.
• Schedule and perform product demonstrations with potential customers.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries (this includes prices, quotes, issues), using the provided company cell, some phone calls might require after hours communication
• Develop accounts by checking customers buying history, suggesting related and new items, and explaining technical features.
• Follow Company procedures: capturing sales orders, checking allocations, printing picking ticket and confirm with operations regarding any special delivery requirements
• Following up on project critical backorders and communicate with operations all stock concerns.
• Attend industrial trade shows to identify potential sales leads and make meaningful contact with existing customers.
• Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales
• Recommend marketing strategies to increase revenue
• Assist clients whenever needed to ensure The Companys reputation grows from strength to strength.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Valid Driver's License

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• General knowledge of electrical industry and cable management systems.
• Excellent customer service skills