Sales Consultant - Sustainable Technology

Rubicon; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Durban is seeking a Sales Consultant for its Sustainable Technology Division. The role involves supporting senior sales consultants, managing customer relationships, and preparing sales documentation. Ideal candidates will have a technical sales background and strong communication skills, along with a Matric/NQF4 equivalent and a tertiary qualification in electrical engineering preferred. A vehicle and driver's license are necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 1-2 years technical sales experience.
• Engineering technical sales support background preferred.
• Own reliable vehicle and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales consultant in their duties.
• Manage and interpret customer requirements.
• Prepare quotes, sales orders, and requisitions.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Customer relationship management

Technical sales knowledge

Education

Matric/NQF4 equivalent

Post Matric Tertiary qualification (e.g. electrical engineering)

Tools

NetSuite Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

Sales Consultant for our Sustainable Technology Division in our Briardene, KZN office. This role works closely with the Senior Sales Consultants to grow and promote the sale of Rubicon products and fulfill a supporting role for the sales consultant to prepare quotes, sales orders, delivery schedules, and all duties thereof.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill support functions to the sales consultant and their duties
• Manage and interpret customer requirements – speaking with clients to understand, anticipate, and meet their needs both electronically and via telephonic communication
• Prepare quotes, sales orders, and requisitions. Follow up on quotes, sales orders, and backorder reports
• Maintain awareness of pertinent client information, payment performance; communicate all client information that may affect company decisions to appropriate departments as required
• Schedule regular calls to customers
• Develop profitable and sustainable sales growth through engagement with current and potential customers within the assigned sales region
• Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards
• Close and grow sales through professional communication and interaction with current and potential customers and provide exemplary customer service throughout the sales cycle
• Establish and maintain productive, long term professional relationships with decision-makers at customer organizations and create action plans for follow‑up; key accounts could require monthly / weekly follow‑ups
• Expand market awareness of our products and our industry experience by communicating features and benefits of our products and services effectively
• Maintain records of customer communications and contact information as required through Hubspot

Our ideal candidates are able to acquire a thorough knowledge of the company’s products and support the sales consultants and customers in the accurate placement of orders. The goal is to facilitate sales and ongoing sales relationships to drive sustainable growth.

Role Requirements

• At minimum a Matric/NQF4 equivalent
• Post Matric Tertiary qualification desirable, e.g. electrical engineering
• Proven track record of at least 1-2 yrs technical sales experience
• Engineering technical sales support background preferred
• Computer literate with knowledge of NetSuite Oracle ERP (preferred)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Own reliable vehicle and driver\'s license