Sales Executive (Print and Packaging)

Jabes Consultants; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm has a vacancy for a Sales Executive in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will develop new business relationships and meet monthly sales targets in the printing and packaging industry. Required skills include sales experience and communication skills, along with a matric certificate. Reliable transport is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years sales experience in the printing and packaging industry.
• Own vehicle or reliable transport for work purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business relationships with prospective customers.
• Meet monthly sales targets through cold calls and follow-ups.
• Provide continuous feedback to clients throughout the sales process.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

MS software

CRM Database Systems

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client in the printing industry has a vacancy for a Sales Executive (Print and Packaging) in Durban KZN.

POSITION INFO :

A Sales Executive (Print and Packaging) will be responsible for bringing in new sales to the business and fulfilling excellent customer service duties.

Focus Areas :

• Developing new business relationships with new prospective customers to gain ongoing market share.
• Use strong negotiation selling skills to propose, sell, and deliver profitable solutions.
• Meeting monthly sales targets through cold call, lead management, make sales appointments and follow up.
• Present and discuss the products and services of the company in a way that conveys an image of quality, integrity and superior understanding and fulfilment of customer needs.
• Think strategically, solve complex problems and offer and present solutions to clients that solve business and marketing needs in addition to print needs.
• Understand and comply with the sales system / program in place.
• Effectively communicate with customers and provide continuous track and monitoring reports for each job.
• Achieve agreed monthly sales targets.
• Actively sources new clients and build stake holder relationships as per monthly targets.
• Service and retain existing clients.
• Liaise with clients through the sales and production process, making sure clients receive comprehensive feedback.

Essential and Mandatory Requirements

• Matric certificate
• Must have a minimum 3 to 5 years sales experience in printing and packaging Industry
• Knowledge of software such as MS, CRM Database Systems
• Own Vehicle / Reliable Transport to use for work purposes

Preferred skills and experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate initiative, innovative and creativity
• Ability to work independently
• Adaptability / flexibility