External sales consultant

SUMMARY:
EXTERNAL SALES CONSULTANT
PIETERMARITZBURG

POSITION INFO:

• Support and the development of marketing and product plans. 
• Support with new product launch process; includes developing collateral materials, coordinating field trials, facilitating customer standardization, coordinating sales training.
• Develop key customer relationships.
• Service requirements of the customer base assigned to the rep, including preparation of offers, quotations, tenders, and support interface with the factory. 
• Analyse competitive products.
• Initiate Engineering change Requests.
• Identify cost reductions/profit improvement opportunities.
• Stay abreast of latest product technologies and innovations.
• Support and resolve customer complaints.
• Initiate modifications to existing products to meet changing requirements.
• Participate in and coordinate field activities (inspections, product installations, customer training etc.)

• Sales & Marketing related qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher would be an advantage
• Technical Engineering-; Trade qualification or equivalent 
• 3 - 5 years previous product management or application engineering experience
• Experience in Microsoft software
• Working knowledge of Syspro would be an advantage
• Must be a self-starter who can function in a business environment 
• Project Management skills will be an advantage
• Must possess a valid driver's license with no endorsements