Sales Representative

Lesaffre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

LesaffreSouth Africa is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Representative to drive sales growth and strengthen customer relationships within the Johannesburg region. You will develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets and work closely with customers to understand their baking ingredient needs.

Responsibilities include regular customer visits, product demonstrations, and coordinating with the Sales and Marketing team to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience as a sales representative or account executive.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans to meet goals.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities in the territory.
• Conduct regular client visits and maintain communication with customers.
• Negotiate and close sales with timely order processing.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support.
• Gather customer feedback for the Sales and Marketing team.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales data.

Skills

CRM use

Sales presentations

Interpersonal communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales automation tools

Job description

LesaffreSouth Africa, a leading manufacturer of baking ingredients, isseekinga highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

As a Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's sales growth and strengthening customer relationships. Your key responsibilities will include developing and executing sales strategies to achieve assigned targets and goals within your designated territory.

Job Description

Identifying new sales opportunities, conducting regular customer visits, and maintaining strong communication with existing clients.

Providing exceptional customer service and support will be another crucial aspect of your role. You will be responsible for addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for our customers. Your ability to build collaborative relationships and gather valuable feedback will be instrumental in enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Additionally, you will be expected to demonstrate in-depth product knowledge and effectively communicate the value proposition of our offerings to customers, conducting product demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to educate and support our clients' purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales plans and strategies to meet assigned sales goals
• Identify and qualify new sales opportunities within the assigned territory
• Conduct regular visits and maintain frequent communication with existing customers
• Negotiate and close sales transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders
• Provide exceptional customer service and support
• Gather and communicate customer feedback to the Sales and Marketing team
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a sales representative or account executive
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using CRM software and sales automation tools
• Familiarity with market research, competitive analysis, and sales forecasting

Additional Information

Line Management

• ReportingdirectlytotheNational Field Manager

Working Conditions:

Office-based with travel to meet with customers, partners, or attend industry events

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines