Junior Technical Sales Consultant

JABES CONSULTANTS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a results-driven Sales Consultant to generate new business and provide technical training to customers. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 qualification, a valid driver’s license, and experience in sales, preferably in automotive refinishing. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Previous sales experience beneficial.
• Technical experience in automotive refinishing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Report to Regional Manager daily.
• Provide technical training to customers.
• Demonstrate product range to customers.
• Generate sales and promote products.
• Basic merchandising of displays.
• Attend customer events and exhibitions.

Skills

Fluent in English

Sales skills

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent 'N' qualification

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Report to relevant Regional Manager on a daily basis
• Provide technical training to customer base (New & Existing)
• Demonstrations of product range to existing & potential new customers
• Sales generation & promotion of product range to existing customer base
• Basic merchandising of product displays
• Generating new business accounts
• Attend customer events / exhibition shows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (no exceptions) :

• Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent "N" qualification
• Valid drivers license must have own vehicle

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

• Dynamic and results-driven male
• Fluent in English and at least 1 other official South African language
• Take pride in personal appearance
• Trustworthy & Honest
• Outgoing, Confident & Positive Disposition
• Self-motivated
• Enjoy working and interacting with people
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Willing and able to travel across the country as and when required
• Willing and able to work after hours and during weekends, as and when required
• Previous sales experience will be beneficial
• Technical experience in the automotive refinishing industry will be beneficial

REMUNERATION :

Will be based on candidates employment / earnings history and is negotiable to a certain extent.

Benefits will be discussed with the applicant during interview process.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

Should the application pass the initial vetting process, the applicant will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our client''s premises. (Alternative arrangements may be made in certain instances.)

Following a successful interview, the candidate will be required to complete a preemployment polygraph examination, as per company procedure.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

We kindly request that the below documents are provided upon application.

• Updated CV, reflecting record of all qualifications & previous employment.
• Recent photograph (Head & Shoulders).
• Latest salary advice
• At least 2 reference checks (current employer may be excluded).