External Salesperson

Infinity Brands; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company is seeking an enthusiastic External Sales Consultant to drive sales in the electrical industry. The role requires a motivated individual with 3-5 years of experience in sales, particularly in an electrical or technical environment. Key responsibilities include managing sales targets, analyzing market opportunities, and building strong relationships with customers. This position offers a chance to promote the brand and provide technical solutions to clients.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years in a sales role within the electrical industry.
• Experience or knowledge in a sales environment.
• Aptitude to absorb technical product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets and manage financial operations.
• Promote the brand and products to potential clients.
• Provide on-site solutions and follow up on leads.

Skills

Sales skills

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Technical knowledge absorption

Education

Electrical or similar Technical Qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as an External sales consultant in our electrical retail store.

If you think you have what it takes, please apply!

The incumbent is to be an ambassador/representative of the franchise and its image. The salesperson handles actively seeking out and closing sales deals as well as identifying any potential customers, acquiring new customers, building relations with new customers and maintaining relations with existing customers.

Key roles and responsibilities

1. Financial management - meet sales targets
2. Business process management
3. Operational requirements

• Analyses the market environments and identifies problem areas as well as potential opportunities
• Cold Calling
• Travel to existing and potential customers to:
  • Promote the brand and franchise
  • Sell products
  • Promote marketing related promotions and competitions
  • Provide specialist technical information and knowledge
• Identify new projects and accounts and attempt to close the deal thereof
• Identify new and potential clients that can_CHANGE_ form part of the customer base
• Follow in-store leads that may arise
• Provide on site solutions to clients
• Complete Field Sales Reports
• Train Internal Sales Consultants
• Assist with internal sales
• Learn about other department heads & managers to direct customers in the right direction

Customer relationship management

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge in Sales Environment (Electrical Industry)
• 3 - 5 Years in same/similar role
• Electrical or similar Technical Qualification (Advantageous)
• Aptitude to absorb Product Knowledge (Technical)
• Proven Marketing and Sales competencies + ability to analyze the market and formulate new strategies
• Ability to establish and foster new business relationships and provide training to clients