Sales Rep

Our Client in the Cleaning and Chemical  industry is seeking a Sales Rep to join their team, based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• 2-3 yrs experience in an external sales environment will be essential, preferably have a chemical industry background.
• Lowest qualification: Senior Certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate level is preferred.
• Excellent selling, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Own vehicle and valid driver license - not negotiable.
• Excellent organizational skills & good multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain brand reputation and ethos of business in a professional manner.
• To monitor sales and gross profit activities.
• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activities.
• Provide product demonstrations at new and existing clients.
• Develop new business opportunities at existing clients (upselling).
• Meet the agreed sales targets.
• Customer Relationship Management
• Ensure staff training is carried out for all clients. Ensure all administration functions are closed out once training is offered (E.g. Training Registers, Training Certificates etc.).
• Build a relationship with all key people within the client portfolio. (E.g. Buyer, General Manager, Chef, Contract or Area Manager, etc.).
• Always provide prompt service and assistance.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.