Sales Representative (Industrial Coatings)

Top Vitae Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Representative in Gqeberha, offering an opportunity to present, promote, and sell products/services directly to customers. This role emphasizes building positive customer relationships and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze customer needs effectively. This position is suited for motivated individuals with a strong track record in sales.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes.

Skills

Sales experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers face to face
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within planned call schedule schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback and development

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, reporting writing skills (listen, observe and report)
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships
• Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations, solutions and next steps
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying.