Sales Representative

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstat stationery in Gqeberha is seeking a driven Sales Representative to grow a designated sales territory and expand the customer base. You will identify opportunities, present products, and close deals while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, negotiation, and self-discipline with an ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Self-discipline and ability to work independently within a sales territory.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities via prospecting and networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and ensure satisfaction.
• Present and demonstrate products to potential clients.
• Negotiate and close sales, ensuring profitability and satisfaction.
• Provide after-sales support and address inquiries promptly.
• Keep up with market trends and competition.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts and market analyses.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Self-discipline

Independent work

Job description

Interstat stationery, a leading South African stationery supplier established in 1992, known for its unparalleled commitment to supplying a wide range of high-quality stationery products. With an impressive portfolio of over 100 brands and approximately 9,000 products Interstat has grown to become a key player in the stationery retail market. Our dynamic team of around 120 staff members works across 4 branches and 5 state-of-the‑art warehouses to ensure that our clients receive nothing but the best.
Interstat stationery is looking for a driven and results‑oriented Sales Representative to join our dynamic sales team in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). This role requires a proactive individual with strong sales skills and a passion for building lasting customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Present and demonstrate our products to potential clients, highlighting their benefits and features.
• Negotiate and close sales deals, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Provide after-sales support and address customer inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Prepare and submit regular sales reports, forecasts, and market analyses

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, be self-disciplined, and able to work independently while managing a designated sales territory. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are essential.