Technical Sales Representative / Technician

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a motivated External Sales Representative based in East London, South Africa. The role involves promoting products and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while reaching out to potential customers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze customer needs to maximize satisfaction. Experience in the decorative, automotive, or industrial sectors is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative.
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated with a proven track record in sales.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell products/services to customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of existing/potential customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

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
• Submit orders and follow through with internal sales staff
• Promote and demonstrate new products in line with supplier target market
• Support customer base with all technical needs
• Stay informed on the latest technologies within the industry
• Monitor opposition activity and report to management
• Have monthly meetings with customers to discuss concerns and successes
• Attend supplier training sessions and product launches
• Provide training at customer level

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Decorative, Automotive or Industrial)
• 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