External Sales Representative - East Rand, South Africa - Unique Personnel

Unique Personnel

Verified Company

East Rand, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Number

71940

Job Type

Permanent

Job Title

External Sales Representative

Computer Skills

MS Excel,MS Office,Pastel

Industry

Industrial Engineering

City

Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Province

Gauteng
Main Purpose of Job:
Responsible for Increasing Market Share and Sales through effective Sales and Enhanced Customer Satisfaction
Responsibilities:
Responsible for increasing market share:
Formulates short and medium term sales targets and objectives.
Responsible for market coverage within the battery market
Measure sales and set objectives in line with departmental budgets.
Gather market intelligence on customers, competitors and markets.
Promote sales by utilizing market intelligence and technical knowledge
Distribute product promotion and advertising material in order to enhance company and product visibility.
Organise brochures, catalogues or sales material for customers.
Conduct sales presentations when required.
Inform management regarding new customer requirements.
Compile and maintain updated records of sales reports
Effective Liaison with Customers:
Responsible for intensive customer liaison with regards to their requirements, striving for customer satisfaction.
Prepare quotations for customers.
Obtain approval for quotation before submitting it to customers.
Visit customers to discuss their orders, requirements and needs.
Provide advice to customers where required.
Provide technical help and support to customers where required.
Inform management of possible problems and customer concerns in the market.
Plan daily sales calls and contact customers as per plan to achieve monthly forecast.
Keep record of call list and followup on leads.
Arrange and deliver product training for customers when required.
Liaise with Internal Sales and Warehouse:
Liaise with stores regarding goods received, damaged or goods short received
.
Conduct stock analysis of slow moving items.
Monitor back order situation and update customers on regular basis regarding the status of the backorders.
Market and advise customers on new products, imminent stock shortages, when specials become available and the price thereof, additions to the range and all related information.
Assist with Effective Technical Marketing of company's products:
Conduct technical presentations and shows.
Participate in trade shows.
Set up merchandise displays.
Assist customers with product information.
Responsible for investigating all product complaints, warranty claims and ensure appropriate action is taken
Inherent Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 1
Sales Certificate or Diploma (Advantageous)
Electrical/Technical Experience
External Sales Experience.
Communication Skills.
Code 08 Drivers License
Own Vehicle

- a) Computer literacy qualification is an advantage. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet.- b) Admin/Office experience or any experience that demonstrate similar abilities.- c) Essential requirements and strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, a willingness to develop and learn new skills.- d) Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word Excel and pastel.- e) Fast, accurate data entry skills.- f) Strong interpersonal skills both with staff and senior managers.- g) Able to work under own initiative, be proactive and work efficiently as part of a team.- h) Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.- i) Flexible, courteous, friendly and positive approach.