Paints & Coatings Field Sales Consultant
Elchemie
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Job summary
Elchemie is seeking a proactive External Sales professional in Gauteng to drive new business and maintain strong client relationships. You will visit sites, present products, generate quotations, and work to achieve sales targets while managing orders and providing product support.
The role requires 2–5 years of external sales experience in paints/coatings, proficiency in SAP B1 (advantageous), and fluent English.
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 is required.
- 2–5 years external sales experience, in paint/coatings a must.
- ERP experience; SAP Business One advantageous.
- Fluent, professional English on the phone and in writing; extra SA languages advantageous.
- Product knowledge of paints and coatings.
- Accurate under pressure; attention to detail.
- MS Excel and Outlook proficiency.
- Customer-focused mindset with clear communication.
- Integrity and confidentiality in dealings.
Responsibilities
- New Business Development.
- Client visits to understand needs and present solutions.
- Relationship Management with existing customers.
- Sales presentations and quotations to win business.
- Achieving sales targets and negotiating terms.
- Order management and follow-up.
- Market research to identify opportunities.
- Lead generation and follow-up with potential clients.
- Technical/product support to customers.
- Related administration duties as needed.
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Job description
Elchemie is seeking a proactive External Sales professional in Gauteng to drive new business and maintain strong client relationships. You will visit sites, present products, generate quotations, and work to achieve sales targets while managing orders and providing product support.
The role requires 2–5 years of external sales experience in paints/coatings, proficiency in SAP B1 (advantageous), and fluent English.
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