SALES REPRESENTATIVE

SUMMARY:
Seeking a high-performing, result-driven Sales Representative to join a team in growing sales and market share. My client is based in Limpopo. Candidate must have excellent communication, and negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of industry. Relevant degree or diploma in sales/marketing. Candidate must reside in Limpopo.

POSITION INFO:

Job Summary:

My client, a giant in the manufacturing industry and part of a listed group is looking for a high-performing, results-driven Sales Representative to join our team in growing sales and market share of our sanitary ware range within the Limpopo region. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our tile, and sanware products to customers, builders, contractors, and designers. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong understanding of the industry, and the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers within the region.
2. Identify and pursue new sales opportunities, including pull strategies.
3. Provide product information, samples, and training at store level as well as end users.
4. Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
5. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity.
6. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. factories, marketing, logistics).
7. Provide exceptional customer service

Requirements:

1. Valid driver’s license 
2. Extensive travel within the region
3. Strong organizational and time management skills.
4. Four (4) + years of sales experience in the tile or construction industry.
5. Strong knowledge of tile products and industry trends is advantageous.
6. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office and SAP.
9. Ability to lift and transport samples (if required).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Sales/Marketing, or a related field.

2. Proven track record of meeting sales targets. 

Please take note, this s a permanent posision, but per the norm a 3 month probation period will apply.