Sales Executive - Denver

Service Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an external sales representative to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on new business development and maintaining existing customer relationships in a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to thrive under pressure. You will be responsible for conducting market research, preparing proposals, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective relationship management. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for sales, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales experience in service industry with proven track record.
• Strong communication skills and ability to nurture customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business development, cold calling, and customer retention.
• Conduct market research and prepare sales proposals.

Skills

Sales and account management

Cold calling

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Excel)

Understanding of business concepts

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Education

Matric

Sales / Marketing degree or diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

National and ever growing market leader in logistics is seeking to employ an external sales rep for their Denver Branch.

Key performance areas

• Main focus will be new business development and cold calling, retain and grow existing business.
• Structured weekly call planner and call reporting detailing progress.
• Retain and grow new and existing customer base in assigned markets.
• Research and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research and formulate plans to expedite sales.
• Prompt response to all customer enquiries.
• Prepare and present proposals.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day customer queries.
• Positively contribute to customer administration systems.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Quoting on existing and new business.
• Customer visits on a monthly basis.
• Submitting sales reports.
• Attend monthly sales meetings.
• Maintain good working relationship with customers and staff.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Must be a team player.

Qualifications required

• Matric.
• Sales / Marketing or other relevant degree, diploma, or certificate essential.

Skills and experience required

• 3-5 years strong sales and account management experience (preferably in a service industry), including on the road sales and cold calling, with proven track record.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
• A high level of computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel.
• SAP experience advantageous.
• Understanding of general business concepts.
• Experience in all aspects of customer relationship management.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• A confident self-starter with the ability to nurture existing and new customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English and Afrikaans proficiently.
• Professional in all aspects.
• Ability to work under pressure.

As per our client’s operational requirements, a clear credit and criminal history apply.