Industrial coating sales rep

Talent Scout Recruitment; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Representative in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong customer relationships. The role involves promoting products, conducting needs analysis, and reaching sales targets. This is a great opportunity for motivated individuals who thrive in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Decorative, Automotive or Industrial).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and reporting writing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell products/services to customers.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of customers.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Time management

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 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