French Speaking - Sales Consultant

Rad Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical sales company in South Africa is seeking an experienced sales professional to research market potential and establish distribution networks. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in technical sales, relevant educational qualifications, and strong communication skills. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally and manage distribution relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical sales environment.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems.
• Able to work overtime and travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Research product potential in the region.
• Contact companies for product distribution.
• Set up agents/distributors for product handling.
• Provide necessary training for product sales and support.
• Monitor purchases and develop market potential.

Skills

Sales ability

Technical sales experience

Market research

Effective communication

Education

Post-matric qualification in Marketing, Accounting, Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Pastel)

Job description

Functional Skills

Proven sales ability with a minimum of 5 years experience in a technical sales environment within English markets.

A post-matric qualification in Marketing, Accounting, Engineering or Business Administration would be highly advantageous.

Highly computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably some exposure to a recognised ERP system such as Pastel, SAP etc.).

Able to work overtime and travel internationally. Experience in marketing and promotion of products. Good understanding of the technical-sales environment.

Critical Duties

Research the potential for our products in a particular region.

Contact as many companies as possible that are involved with the distribution and / or installation of our products in this region.

Determine the best way to distribute our products in the region.

Set up an agent / distributor to handle our product in the region.

Guide them with regards to marketing the product in the region.

Provide all the necessary training in terms of product sales, installation, and after-sales support.

This will involve visits from time to time.

Monitor the purchases of the agent regularly and develop the market for our products to their full potential.

Compiling customer visit reports, doing market analysis, and building presentations for management feedback.

Liaise and follow up with the relevant Supply Chain Coordinator on the Order-to-Cash process.

Manage the relevant customer product & pricing Masterfile and keeping the information up to date.

Traveling The candidate will be expected to visit our existing and potential export clients regularly.

They must also be in a position to travel frequently with a valid passport.