External Sales Representative - Essential Oils

Intellistaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of essential oils is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must have 5 years of sales and marketing experience, a Sales/Marketing Certificate, and reside in the West Rand/North of JHB. Responsibilities include implementing sales policies, supporting the sales team, and performing administrative duties. Own vehicle is a must. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years sales and marketing experience within a target-driven environment.
• Must reside within the West Rand / North of JHB.
• Must have own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement sales policies and strategy set by the sales manager.
• Support the sales team to achieve targets every month.
• Perform administrative duties such as taking orders and preparing reports.

Skills

Building customer relationships

Market knowledge / research

Computer knowledge - MS Office applications

Computer knowledge - Sage Pastel Evolution system

Education

Sales / Marketing Certificate

Matric

Job description

Reference : JHB

Overview

Our client, a manufacturer of essential oils, is urgently looking to employ an experienced External Sales Representative at their organization.

Location

Strydom Park, Randburg

Requirements

• Matric
• Sales / Marketing Certificate
• 5 years sales and marketing experience within a target-driven environment
• Must reside within the West Rand / North of JHB (non-negotiable)
• Must be able to start immediately
• Must have own vehicle (non-negotiable)
• Market knowledge / research
• Computer knowledge - MS Office applications and Sage Pastel Evolution system
• Building customer relationships

Responsibilities

• Implement sales policies and strategy set by the sales manager
• Support the sales team to achieve targets every month
• Perform administrative duties such as taking orders, capturing orders on Pastel, and preparing reports if requested
• Keep customer profiles and sales figures up to date
• Professional telephone techniques and pleasant phone manners
• Clarify, determine and properly adjust to complaints and inquiries
• Liaise closely with accounts, purchasing, and production and dispatch departments
• Customer visits
• Remain up to date with sales information, stock availability, price strategies, and long-term negotiated activity while keeping the team updated on all issues
• Attend weekly sales meetings
• Compile daily sales reports

Package & Remuneration

MR - MR - Monthly