Sales Representative - East London / Transkei

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Representative in East London. The role involves identifying leads, making sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a gross package of R5,659.60 plus commission and other benefits including medical aid and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Medical aid with 50% company contribution

Life and disability cover

Company vehicle

Laptop and cellphone

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Sales Rep.
• Power tool & accessories knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient driving experience with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospects and leads.
• Make sales and appointments to meet clients.
• Understand clients’ needs and resolve queries.

Skills

Sales experience

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Planning and prioritization

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kerridge (K8)

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REP…

• Identify prospects and leads.
• Make sales.
• Make appointments to meet clients and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Understand our clients’ needs, wants and resolve queries to promote customer experience.
• Advise customers on specials, new products, price changes.
• Learn technical details about our products to explain alternative uses and applications.
• Process orders and credits and follow through.
• Keep merchandising material up to date.
• Prepare and present weekly reports.
• Attend sales educational training, events and expos.
• Arrange in-store demonstrations.
• Stay up to date with the latest sales trends and best practices.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Sales Rep.
• Power tool & accessories knowledge is an advantage.
• Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills.
• Great interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and disciplined.
• Ability to affectively plan your day and prioritize your duties.

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

• Grade 12.
• A tertiary qualification in Sales and/or Marketing or studying towards one will be an advantage.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office & Kerridge (K8).
• Proficient driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• Must live in East London /Transkei or in close proximity.
• Willing to travel.

REMUNERATION

Gross package:

• Basic salary (cash): R5 659.60 p/m;
• Commission: R16 000 - R21 000 p/m (Based on current sales in the region);
• Incentive: R1 500 p/m when target is reached;
• Medical aid: 50% Company contribution for employee, spouse, + children (optional after 3 months) – Any plan of Medihelp & Discovery;
• Provident fund: R987 p/m Company contribution (optional for employee to add additional funds);
• Other benefits: Life, disability & funeral cover – Momentum Insurance;
• Healthy Company benefits: Emotional, financial, physical wellbeing & legal support - Discovery Health;
• Company laptop & data, cellphone, vehicle (fringe benefit tax applies for the personal use of the vehicle. Excludes private fuel; - Includes maintenance, services, tolls).