Sales Executive

Status Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in South Africa is seeking a sales professional with over 3 years of experience in textiles or garment manufacturing. Responsibilities include establishing client relationships, managing orders, and providing customer service. Candidates must have strong communication and negotiation skills, and a valid driver's license. This role requires bilingual proficiency and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in textiles or garment manufacturing.
• Proven background in textile and garment manufacturing sales.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Communicate with customers about new orders and stock availability.
• Provide excellent customer service and accurate product information.
• Prepare quotations and pro-forma invoices.
• Process orders for account and cash on delivery customers.

Skills

Sales experience in textiles

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Bilingual communication (spoken and written)

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

START DATE

A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in textiles, fashion, or garment manufacturing
• Proven background in textile and garment manufacturing sales
• Fully bilingual (spoken and written) with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license, with willingness to travel frequently

DUTIES :

Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients to generate repeat business and referrals

Communicate with customers via telephone and email regarding new orders, outstanding orders, and stock availability

Provide excellent customer service and accurate product information

Prepare quotations and pro-forma invoices

Process orders for both account and COD (cash on delivery) customers

Ensure account customers have sufficient credit available before processing orders

Confirm full payment has been received from COD customers prior to placing orders

Process delivery notes

Follow up with customers who haven’t purchased in a while

Perform general administrative tasks as required

Assist with the annual stock take

HOURS :

Monday to Thursday : 08 : 30 – 17 : 00

Friday : 08 : 30 – 16 : 00