Sales Executive

Primeserv Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a high-performing Sales Executive to drive sales in the steel industry. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, managing customer relationships, and developing strategies to expand the client base. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience meeting sales targets.
• Experience in the steel industry is essential.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Own and exceed annual sales targets.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and communicate value propositions.

Skills

Proven sales executive experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Customer relationship management

Education

BA / BS degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Executive. The successful candidate will meet our Clients customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives.

• Sales executive responsibilities include developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans. Successful execution of these strategies is required to achieve their financial targets. Sales executive duties will include hitting annual targets, building relationships and understanding customer trends.
• The role focuses on growing sales of steel products, managing key customer and supplier relationships and ensuring targets are consistently achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and hit / exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand their customer base.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
• Understand category-specific landscapes and trends.
• Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets.
• Previous experience as a sales executive in the steel industry.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services.
• Proven ability to position products against competitors.
• Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• BA / BS degree or equivalent.