External Sales Representative - Durban, South Africa - Insphired Recruitment Solutions

Insphired Recruitment Solutions
Insphired Recruitment Solutions
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Durban, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Our client in the Luxury Homewares and Interior Design Supplies industry is currently looking for a
External Sales Representative, in Kwa-Zulu Natal.


Responsibilities:


  • Visit customers, sell merchandise, and meet sales targets.
  • Provide weekly call reports and identify customer needs.
  • Offer advice on product selection, pricing, and care.
  • Process orders and handle replacements for discontinued items.
  • Demonstrate product ranges, promote specials, and upsell additional products.
  • Update and sell sample books, open customer accounts, and complete partnership forms.
  • Follow policies and procedures, manage budget, and attend sales meetings.
  • Submit weekly sales, market, and competitor activity reports.
  • Identify and pursue sales opportunities, attend industry events, and increase client base.
  • Manage backorder list, handle issues and queries, and provide regular feedback.
  • Flag operational problems and complaints to Sales/Area Manager.
  • Ensure customer expectations are met and collect feedback on special orders.
  • Support payment collection, resolve account and payment queries, and follow up on payments.
  • Ensure accuracy in cashondelivery transactions.

Requirements:


  • National Senior Certificate.
  • Certificate or Diploma in sales and marketing is an advantage.
  • Driver's License Code B.
  • Languages: Fluent in English and one other SA language (area dependent)
  • Minimum work experience of 2 years sales experience retail or wholesale environment preferred, exposure to an interior design environment is an advantage.
  • Skills and Knowledge (job specific): Sales, Product Knowledge, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Database Management, Market Research, Campaign Implementation, Branding, Public Relations & Publicity, Report Writing, MS Office.

Remuneration:


  • R15 000 Basic per month.
  • R4000 Travel Allowance.
  • Petrol Card and Commission.
  • Provident Fund Contribution
  • Medical Aid Contribution
  • Cell Phone/Tablet Allowance.

Salary:
From R15 000,00 per month


Experience:


  • Sales: 2 years (required)
Textiles Sales: 2 years (preferred)
Homewares Sales: 2 years (preferred)


License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)
Application Deadline: 2024/03/30
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