Sales Consultant - Cape Town, South Africa - Ergoform

Description

Ergoform is a first-to-market workspace furniture design and manufacture. We pride ourselves on bringing South Africa international design at local prices.

While we work hard to manufacture office furniture of industry-leading quality and high-end design, we make every effort to enjoy what we do.

Because of this, there is something special about Ergoform. As a company Ergoform is different.

It might have to do with the talented people who make our furniture by hand, the excellent support staff who ensure everything runs smoothly or our dynamic sales team who guide our clients through the entire process.

Established in May 1994, the company set out to become a key player in the office furniture industry. We achieved this goal through adaptability, solid principles and an accommodating attitude.

As a company we provide our clients with modern, practical and adaptable office furniture solutions, through up-to-date technology and world-class knowledge.

Furthermore, Ergoform strives to make every effort to produce green products and implement every possible solution to reduce our product and manufacturing footprint.

Greener manufacturing has proven to be crucial to future business success and an irreplaceable part of our core business ethics.

Sales Consultant
The following position is open in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.


EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification i.e. Interior Design Degree/Diploma would be advantageous
• Must speak English, Afrikaans (Beneficial)

- +3yrs experience gained across commercial and or Marketing functions within the Design or sales sector.

• High Level skills in Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Excel, word).
• High level of presentation skills, both with PowerPoint and must be comfortable with Public Speaking. Other design programs will be advantageous (i.e. Sketup)
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Must have valid car license and own transport

Role Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


Commercial

• Expand the customer footprint.
• Inform customers on products to drive longterm profitable sales growth
• Provide input to assist in the development of activity planning
• Understand the industry, customer and consumer profiles
• Oneonone contact with targeted consumers to fulfil the following objectives
• Development, growth and furtherance of company's reach
• Guide customers through the purchasing process and close deals.
• Asist customers on project based proposals

Reporting

• Share intelligence with marketing department to support brand image development.
• Provide weekly updates including potential sales and closed deals.
• Proactive communication with team lead.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Independent individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, Out-going, Strong time management and analytical capabilities, Ability to work in cross-functional teams.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


Experience:

- sales/marketing functions: 3 years (preferred)


License/Certification:
- car license (required)