External Technical Paint Representative

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative to promote products and services to existing and prospective customers. The role involves establishing relationships, conducting needs analysis, and achieving sales targets. The successful candidate must possess excellent sales, communication, and negotiation skills, along with a valid driver's license. Prior experience in a related field and NAC certification will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative in related fields.
• Ability to build productive professional relationships.
• Excellent skills in selling, communication, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote, and sell products/services to customers.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of customers.
• Establish and maintain positive business relationships.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Relationship management

Education

NAC Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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
• NAC Certified distinct advantage
• Valid Driver’s license with no endorsements