External Sales Representative

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Office Proficiency

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment seeks an External Sales Representative for Plettenburg Bay to promote and sell building, decorative, automotive or industrial products to existing and new customers face to face.

You will analyze customer needs, develop lasting relationships, and drive sales targets through effective presentations, cold calling, and coordinated efforts with the team. The role offers a challenging environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven external sales experience in decorative/auto/industrial sectors.
• MS Office proficiency and reporting/writing abilities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Motivated, target-driven with a proven sales track record.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell products/services face-to-face to customers.
• Build and maintain positive business relationships.
• Generate leads through cold calling.
• Meet sales targets and manage call schedule.
• Collaborate with team and other departments.
• Analyze territory potential and track sales activities.
• Provide management with reports on customer needs and competition.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Customer relations

Sales target-driven

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

External Sales Representative - Plettenburg Bay

Paint and Supplies

Salary package R15 000 CTC + Commission & Company vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers face to face
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within planned call schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback and development

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Decorative, Automotive or Industrial)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, reporting writing skills (listen, observe and report)
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships
• Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations, solutions and next steps
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback