Rental Sales Representative

Ebro Electronic GmbH; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Rental Sales Representative to manage and grow strategic rental accounts, develop rental sales strategies and achieve targets. The role requires extensive experience in rental sales, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities include sales and customer service, product knowledge, administration, marketing support, and training. The incumbent will conduct market research and provide strategic recommendations to senior

Qualifications

• Completed National Senior Certificate or equivalent Trade qualification.
• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in mine rental sales.
• Strong technical background with field application pumps.
• Strong technical sales experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and related sales programs.
• Valid driver’s license code B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Conduct sales transactions and handle customer inquiries.
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve issues.
• Process rental agreements and contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of rental inventory and transactions.
• Assist with marketing events and campaigns.
• Train and mentor new team members and share best practices.

Skills

Strong technical sales experience

Customer relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

National Senior Certificate or equivalent Trade qualification

Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

Job Summary: The Rental Sales Representative is responsible for managing and growing strategic rental accounts, developing and implementing rental sales strategies, and achieving rental sales targets. They identify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key clients, and provide excellent after-sales service to retain customers. The Representative also conducts market research, analyzes industry trends, and provides strategic recommendations to senior management. This role requires extensive experience in rental sales, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relations.

Responsibilities

Sales and Customer Service

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers
• Conduct sales transactions and handle customer inquiries
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any issues or concerns

Product Knowledge

• Stay up-to-date on product offerings and promotions
• Educate customers on the features and benefits of products
• Make recommendations based on customer needs and preferences

Administrative Tasks

• Process rental agreements and contracts
• Maintain accurate records of rental inventory and transactions
• Handle payments and refunds

Marketing and Promotion

• Assist with marketing and promotional efforts to drive sales
• Participate in marketing events and campaigns
• Identify potential opportunities for sales and marketing initiatives

Training and Development

• Train and mentor new team members
• Attend training sessions to improve knowledge and skills
• Share best practices and provide feedback to improve team performance

High Impact Behaviors

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Completed National Senior Certificate or equivalent Trade qualification.
• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in mine rental sales.
• Strong technical background with field application pumps.
• Strong technical sales experience.
• Proficient in the MS office and related sales programs.
• Valid driver’s license code B or higher.

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