External Sales Representative, Bloemfontein

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

My client, a leader in electrical products and solutions, is looking for a highly motivated External Sales Representative with expertise in Electrical Sales to help drive their continued success. If you have a strong background in the electrical industry and a passion for building lasting customer relationships, this is your chance to become part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding the customer base, providing expert product recommendations, and delivering exceptional service.

Candidates who meet the below minimum requirements are invited to submit their application via the link provided.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• A tertiary technical qualification preferably in Electrical field would be an advantage
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years Electrical Sales experience
• Knowledge of electrical industry
• Valid driver's license is MUST
• Computer literate - preference will be given to users with strong K8 knowledge
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Skills required:

• Natural communicator - both written and verbal
• Good understanding of customer relationships and need analysis
• Strategic thinking; ability to translate strategies into objectives and projects for implementation
• Personal presentation; ability to maintain a professional, confident, and well-groomed appearance
• Company representation; ability to maintain a complete knowledge of organisational structure, present accurate information
• Time management skills
• Stress tolerance
• "Hands on" approach with customers and ability to interpret and recommend most appropriate solutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Dependable
• Co-operative attitude
• Ability to work independently in a team and under pressure without supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain sales and support to existing clients in the area allocated
• Compile an accurate and comprehensive data base on customers and their relationships/influences
• Generate growth of allocated and new customer base
• Prepare and conduct presentations to customers
• Conduct exhibitions and customer specific training if required
• Prepare and report on sales for your area allocated
• Attend to key projects or customer meetings
• Report on competitor activities in the area
• Compile monthly sales review and forecasts against agreed targets
• Perform other duties as directed by management
• Establish and maintain effective customer relationships to understand customer needs
• Promote customer understanding of full product understanding of full products offering and align to provide a solution
• Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process
• Consulting to Specifiers, Influencers and Engineering Consultants in the area

Remuneration:

Salary negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

Work hours:

Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00

Saturdays: 08:00 - 12:00

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 31 January 2025
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted