Sales Representative (Generator Industry - East London, Eastern Cape)

Kwena Human Capital; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Representative for a reputable business in the generator industry located in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in sales within the generator or commercial sectors, a Grade 12 qualification, and preferably a BCom in Marketing. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, maintaining client relationships, and performing market analysis. A flexible approach to working hours and full computer literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a sales representative in relevant industries.
• Full computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and maintain customer relationships.
• Conduct regular market analysis and competitor comparisons.
• Ensure timely completion of administration tasks and sales orders.

Skills

Sales experience in generator industry

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12

BCom Degree in Marketing Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sales Representative

Our client, a reputable business in the generator industry, is currently looking to hire a Sales Representative to join their growing team in East London, Eastern Cape.

In this role, you will fulfil a sales representative role within the generator industry and commercial and industrial sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed profitability targets
• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with current and future customers
• Expedite and follow‑up on the successful resolving of customer problems
• Reach out to customer leads through cold‑calling
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Weekly customer visits
• Monthly customer outings
• One‑week country trip every month
• Travel, develop and maintain brand in the neighbouring country nearer to the branch
• Achieve short‑ and long‑term sales targets
• Perform cost‑benefit analysis of existing and potential clients
• Maintain positive business relationships to ensure future sales
• Marketing and Competitive Analysis
• Quarterly competitor pricing comparison to be submitted
• Monthly submission of market analysis
• Research, report and keep abreast of market conditions
• Investigate, report and understand the organizational structure of clients
• Keep up‑to‑date and report on competitor activity, developments, and pricing
• Administration
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of enquiries, quotes, and tenders
• Ensure the timely loading of sales orders
• Ensure the timely completion of all internal administration
• Assist the relevant accounts personnel with the collection of outstanding/overdue payments
• Preparation and distribution of marketing and sales aids
• Provide timely stock verification information on equipment on site
• Completion of weekly and monthly reports
• Compliance with all reasonable instructions
• No outstanding debtors amount in excess of 45 days
• Conduct customer surveys within 5 days of last delivery

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12
• BCom Degree in Marketing Management or equivalent will be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' sales representative experience in the generator industry or commercial and industrial markets
• Own car and driver's license
• Fully computer literate in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends where required

Interested? Suitable candidates are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their CV directly to warren(at)kwena(dot)net for immediate consideration.

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