Sales Representative

Soudal Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Soudal is seeking a Sales Representative to drive growth in the Eastern Cape by maintaining existing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and promoting our mastics, adhesives and PU foams across retail and end-user markets.

The role requires regular store visits, product demonstrations and training, strong relationship-building, travel with a valid licence, and proficient use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint to manage sales records and forecasts.

Qualifications

• 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 and own transport.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.

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.

Skills

5+ years sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Target-driven

Fluent English

Fluent Afrikaans

Education

Matric (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.