Sales Representative - Johannesburg, South Africa - The Joblink

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Contact person for this position:
Ronel Bakker

Job Overview
My client, a leading manufacturer of baking and catering equipment in Johannesburg, is looking for an external sales representative.

Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to)

Calling on bakers, chefs, catering mangers and hotel managers
Promote sales and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationshipbased approach.
Upsell and understand the client's requirements
Develop and grow client relationships
Provide exceptional service and follow through on orders and deliveries
Demonstrates products to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
Makes telephone calls, inperson visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers.
Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales, account receipts and logistics
Keep up to date with new products, market conditions, advertising and promotional trends

Knowledge, skills, and experience required.

Educational Background:

Grade 12
and experience in selling baking/catering equipment:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English.
Tertiary Qualification in Sales/ Marketing will be to applicants' advantage.
Experience in Hospitality or Food industry an advantage
Proven experience as a sales representative or other sales/customer service role
Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quota.

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Valid License with own reliable transport

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to learn about products and services and present/describe/explain them to prospective clients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outgoing and not afraid to 'put yourself out there.'
Able to handle rejection.
Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints.
Operational Agility

Competencies