Sales Representative

Soudal Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Competitive remuneration in a dynamic,

Job summary

Soudal Group in South Africa seeks a Sales Representative to drive sales growth in the Eastern Cape region by maintaining existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and promoting our range of mastics, adhesives and PU foams. You will visit retail and end-user markets, conduct product demonstrations, and provide training while tracking sales with CRM and preparing forecasts.

Fluency in English and Afrikaans is preferred; willingness to travel extensively and possess a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record.
• Experience in hardware, retail or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Increase sales, market share, and product visibility within the region.
• Conduct customer and store visits to promote and sell products.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and market analysis.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Maintain accurate sales records, utilise the CRM system effectively, and prepare sales forecasts and reports.
• Drive product demonstrations and customer training sessions.
• Perform in-store merchandising activities to enhance product visibility and brand presence.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

Matric certificate (Grade 12)

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving sales growth in the Eastern Cape region by maintaining existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting the company's products across retail and end-user markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Increase sales, market share, and product visibility within the region.
• Conduct customer and store visits to promote and sell products.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and market analysis.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Maintain accurate sales records, utilize the CRM system effectively, and prepare sales forecasts and reports.
• Drive product demonstrations and customer training sessions.
• Perform in-store merchandising activities to enhance product visibility and brand presence.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Profile

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record
• Experience in the hardware, retail, or construction industry is preferred
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and well-organized.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Valid driver's licence, own transport.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.

We offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package within an international, dynamic environment.

Company

Soudal is Europe's largest independent producer of mastics, adhesives and PU foams for both the professional and private user. With more than 4600 employees, a turnover of 1.51billion euros and 34production sites on 5 continents, this 100% Belgian family business, founded by Vic Swerts, has grown into a global player and expert in chemical building specialties. Driven investments in R&D, a longstanding vision of innovation as well as adaptations to local market needs laid the foundation for outstanding performance.