ICT Sales Executive
My client, a leading provider of integrated business solutions in Southern Africa, is looking for ICT Sales Executives. Sales staff need to attend a compulsory sales meeting / training once a month in the Paarl office.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote sales and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
- Demonstrate products to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
- Make telephone calls, in-person visits, and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
- Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
- Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers.
- Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales, account receipts, and logistics.
- Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned Rep Code Area to generate new business for the company's products.
- Attend to and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
- Product Knowledge and Further Development
- Keep up-to-date with new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends through relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.
- Identify advantages and compare organization's products.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Grade 12 and 4-5 years proven experience in this industry.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans and English.
- Tertiary Qualification in Sales / Marketing is advantageous.
- Proven experience as a sales representative or in other sales/customer service roles.
- Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas.
- Valid license with own reliable transport.
- Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to learn about products and services and present/describe/explain them to prospective clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outgoing and confident in engaging with clients.
- Ability to handle rejection.
- Outstanding negotiation skills and problem resolution abilities.
- Ability to show initiative.
- Self-motivated and dedicated.
Package & Remuneration
- Basic salary plus commission.
- Tablet with company software.
- Medical, pension, funeral contributions.
- Own vehicle essential – submit a copy of your driver's license with your application.
- Own cell phone.