Sales Representative – CLSR

Armstrong Appointments; Somerset West; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and technology firm in Somerset West seeks a dynamic sales individual with 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include identifying customers, conducting product demonstrations, and negotiating contracts. Strong communication and negotiating skills are essential, along with a valid driver’s license. A hybrid working policy is in place, allowing work from home and office attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ sales experience in the logistics or technology industry.
• Proven track record of successful Sales with proof of achievements.
• Strong skills in achieving targets and generating new leads.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential customers with the assistance of a sales administrator.
• Set up product demonstrations with potential clients.
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with potential clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiating skills

Client engagement

Lead generation

Communication skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Post-matric qualifications in sales

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

CRM (Hubspot)

Job description

We need a young, dynamic sales individual that can grow within the company, delivering growth through new customers and new routes to market both locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Research and identify potential customers with the assistance of a sales administrator
• Set up product demonstrations with potential clients
• Maintain a healthy pipeline for future deals
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with potential clients
• Over time has the capability of demonstrating basic product knowledge
• Research, engage and set up alternate routes to market outside of South Africa
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Regular travel to meet clients

Criteria

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ sales experience in the logistics industry and/or technology industry in the sale of ERP systems
• Sales achievements and skills attained within the industry
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Skills of achieving targets and generating new leads
• Strong negotiating and selling skills
• Be well-groomed and presentable
• Have excellent people skills and intuitive to client’s needs.
• Computer literate in software such as Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Experience working on CRM (Hubspot) systems
• Experience in developing leads and researching potential clients
• Able to deliver and work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create presentations and present to new and existing clients and tender experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Proven track record of successful Sales (Proof of achievements required)
• Any post-matric qualifications in sales will be an added advantage.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Great written and Verbal communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and closes sales in a timely manner.
• Willingness to adapt and implement new sales methods and strategies
• Product knowledge
• Quick thinking to provide creative solutions that address customers’ needs and concerns

Salary

Market related, based on qualification and experience

Hybrid policy where individuals can work from home or from the office, but do expect some days in the office

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.