Sales Representative

Sales Representative with varied kitchen equipment sales experience required to service Gauteng as well as selected areas in OFS and Mpumalanga. Must have own reliable car! (Based in the Johannesburg West area)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall external sales, including customer service, follow ups, feedback and selected customer training where appropriate
• Prospecting and generation of leads using all available resources and referrals
• Responsible for the growth of new and current business
• Schedule and complete training at customer sites
• Provide regular follow up and refresher training to customers where needed
• Ensure all customers are adequately stocked
• Provide weekly reports to Management
• Plan and execute visits to all existing accounts and customers on a regular basis
• Identify, communicate and help resolve any service issues or customer complaints
• Develop close working relationship with customers both existing and prospective
• Ability to identify areas of opportunity

Requirements

• Grade 12

• Relevant tertiary sales-based qualification would be beneficial

• MUST HAVE own reliable car - this is Non-negotiable.
• Valid driver’s license
• MUST be able to travel regularly, with possible overnight stay if required
• Extensive kitchen equipment-based sales are essential
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant sales experience

• Strong sales ability with proven sales track record
• Excellent communication skills with customers and staff at all levels
• Strong presentation as well as training skills

• Computer literate - MS Office
• Good financial skills

• South African citizens only