Sales Representative (Compressors)

Lmp Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban is seeking an experienced sales professional to drive revenue and profitability in the region. The candidate should have at least 5 years of sales experience, knowledge of Compressors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role involves extensive travel, establishing future sales growth, and managing customer interactions. Suitable candidates will have a proven sales record and market awareness.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sales.
• Working knowledge of Compressors.
• Ability to travel extensively in the region.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the region's revenue and profitability quotas.
• Establish a foundation for future sales growth.
• Sell value and solutions to customers.
• Direct selling activities in the region.
• Evaluate market trends for sales growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of Compressors

Proven sales record

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of Autoline / CRM system

Market awareness

Education

Matric plus qualification

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Matric plus qualification supported by 5 years of Sales experience
• Working knowledge of Compressors and selling Compressors within an assigned sales territory
• Proven record of achievement in prior sales positions
• Knowledge of the Materials Handling & Cleaning industry, a plus
• Computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programmes
• Knowledge of Autoline / CRM system is an added advantage
• Readiness for extensive travel in the region

Duties

• Achieving the Regions revenue and profitability quotas for the companies products as they are sold into all customer segments within the Region
• Establishing an environment and foundation for future sales growth
• Selling value and solutions to the customers
• Directing the selling activities within the Region, inclusive of resource deployment and customer interactions
• Evaluating market trends and gathering competitive information, identifying trends that affect current and future growth of regional sales and profitability
• Special projects as assigned
• Call Reports and CRM Loading
• Have good market awareness and identify opportunities within the market
• Ensure all administration is kept up to date i.e. call reports, weekly and cyclical planners, customer information, quotes lost, projected sales etc. (Bluewave & Autoline)
• Other responsibilities include (but not limited to) Customer Days, Tenders, Finance Applications, Assisting Debtors, Filing