Technical / Hardware Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for sales, selling to contractors and retailers within the construction industry and have a proven track record of engaging with wholesalers, hardware stores, and electrical contractors?

Our client based in Montague Gardens requires a dynamic and driven Sales Representative who will call on key accounts ,building the best relationships and reliability of service, and increase sales by sourcing new business.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus 3 years sales experience calling on wholesalers, hardware stores and electrical contractors offering a range of various products
• Computer literate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Excellent customer service
• Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to function independently and without supervision
• Good communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Customer centric
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability and a positive outlook
• Good organizational time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to persuade potential customers and close deals effectively
• Flexibility to adjust sales strategies based on market trends and customer feedback

• Managing sales portfolio calling on existing clients and sourcing new business opportunities
• Promote marketing as and when needed to increase contacts
• Prospecting for new contacts and looking at opportunities to gain new clients
• Following up from leads from social media
• Negotiating and quotations
• Provide excellent customer service and addressing client concerns.
• Understand the products or services being sold and the ability to convey their benefits to customers.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage leads efficiently.
• collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
• Closing of sales
• Evaluating and advising on clients requirements
• Follow up on wholesalers on requests and leads
• Managing Promotions and breakfast runs and any other marketing initiatives that are introduced
• Excellent after care service offering
• Resolving any problems or queries that arise
• General administration duties