External Sales Representative- Sandton

Shave Paint + Decor is a family-founded paint retail business with strong values and business ethics.

The company offers expertise in decorative and industrial paint as well as wall coverings.

Shave seeks to employ an external Sales Representative who shall assist in ensuring that our customers receive high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales services.

The successful incumbent shall be responsible for marketing the various products we offer and provide product specifications to businesses and customers. The incumbent will carry out his/her duties in a manner that ensures that the company purpose is achieved, and our values are adhered to and reflected in every customer interaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Attending site meetings and inspections to draw up detailed specifications for contractors, property administrators, and body corporates.
2. Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of customer sales.
3. Advising customers on current promotions and prices.
4. Attending to on-site visits and providing specifications and quotes for customers.
5. Follow up on each sale.
6. Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
7. Constantly look out for sales prospects and communicate customers' requests to management.
8. Excellent knowledge of market conditions to aid sales.
9. Maximise the sales value of each transaction through add-on sales.

Admin

1. Completing Sales report using the Honeybee system.
2. Conducting market research.
3. Promoting new products.
4. Recording orders.
5. Monitoring competitor activity.
6. Evaluating marketing campaigns.

Ad-Hoc

1. Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements (internal and external).
2. Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping.
3. Assist in completing price changes.
4. Participate and assist with stock take.
5. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Sales and/or Operations Director.
6. Ensure Branch closing procedures are completed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Matric certificate.
2. SAPMA Certificate or relevant paint qualification shall serve as an advantage.
3. 3 years' experience in a similar role and a proven record as an excellent salesperson.
4. Valid and unendorsed Driver's licence.
5. Knowledge of Paint and Paint applications.
6. Willing to travel extensively.

Package & Remuneration

We offer a competitive salary with a commission structure, pension fund, medical aid, and funeral cover.

Interested? All suitably qualified persons are encouraged to apply by sending their CV to quoting the reference "Sales Rep" in the subject line.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.