Sales Executive (Pinetown)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client currently have a vacancy. The Company is a market leader in the supply of business forms, labels, general commercial and marketing print, PPE and supply management solutions to all business sectors.

The position provides an ideal opportunity for a dynamic individual with the required qualities to develop a rewarding career within a progressive organization.

In addition to servicing customers, the emphasis will be on:
• Penetrating the market to develop new business opportunities for commercial print;
• Growing the sales of corporate clothing range;
• Actively selling the range of marketing materials, media and related products;
• Actively looking for opportunities to cross and upsell the range of products;
• Implementing effective sales strategies and activities to identify and secure new business;
• Finding and developing client solutions that will lead to sales;
• Meeting monthly and annual sales targets;
• Preparing and doing client presentations;
• Completing sales reports;
• Handling client liaison, and executing relevant administrative responsibilities.

To be considered for this position you should meet the following essential criteria:

• A matric qualification or the equivalent, and preferably a suitable post Matric qualification in Sales;
• A successful track record in sales preferably in print and labelling – this will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy in Word and Excel, and a high level of numeracy;
• A self-motivated, energetic, persistent ‘hunter’ who can identify and secure new business;
• A strong customer service orientation with the ability to develop strategic customer relationships;
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff at all levels;
• The ability to work according to strict deadlines;
• A professional appearance
• Competent at independently planning and managing own sales initiatives;
• A methodical, analytical approach, with fanatical attention to detail;
• A passion for selling and exceeding customer expectations;
• Experience in selling to the agricultural sector will be an advantage
• Own reliable transport together with a valid driver’s license