External Sales Representative

External Sales Representative

2024-05-03T09:20:30+02:00

We are looking for a competitive sales representative to develop sales strategies and attract new clients. The ideal incumbent must have a proven track record within the sales industry; at least 5 years customer liaison experience and the ability to build on exisiting and grow new client base. A valid SA Driver’s license and own transport is essential.

LOCATION

      DURBAN

QUALIFICATION

  • Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil / Survey Engineering / Sales will be an advantage
  • A relevant qualification in concrete technology will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 5 years customer liaison and sales / administration experience, as well as sound computer literacy is an essential requirement
  • Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans
  • Ability to build and grow client base

SKILLS

Applicants must have the following:

  • Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
  • Sound interpersonal skills and organizational ability
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills (English)
  • Negotiation and Selling (product knowledge advantageous)
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and accuracy

Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, CE)

OTHER

Applicants must have own, reliable transport and may be required to work extended /irregular hours as well as travel to remote / rural areas at times

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

The incumbent will be required to perform various tasks inherent to the position such as:

  • Achievement of volumes and value of sales targets for account customers
  • Establish and maintain a customer / supplier relationship to promote turnover and profitability
  • Maintain a sound and professional relationship with clients
  • Maintain and increase the Client Portfolio by identifying the needs of the total territory and area within his/her responsibility
  • Ability to liaise and communicate with Clients at all levels
  • Promotion of and pricing of products offered by the Company to Customers
  • Accurately preparing sales quotes for customers
  • Pricing of tenders with assistance from technical staff, where required
  • Correct allocation of zones for accurate customer pricing
  • Collects and collates market intelligence as a contributing factor to strategic information and provides information to the market
  • Addressing and resolving customer queries and problems
  • Sales administration: following up on quotes and tenders daily with both sales staff and customers / general marketplace
  • Liaise with plant managers & internal sales WRT competitor / market information according to customer requirements
  • Assist and provide the commercial manager with information regarding the setting up of sales action plans
  • Sales Budget: forecasting and controlling

REMUNERATION

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience which will include
travel and cellular allowances

APPLICATION PROCESSS

Completed Application Form & Personal Information Sheet, copy of ID, CV & copies of certificates, to be given directly to Applicant’s Plant Manager / Head of Department, who will email documents to Brian Hlamapi on hr@metiersa.co.za / brian.hlamapi@metiersa.co.za

Application Questionnaire