Field Salesperson

SUMMARY:
Our client is currently seeking a results-driven Field Salesperson responsible for engaging customers in person, expanding market presence, and delivering tailored product solutions backed by strong technical knowledge.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: 
- Applicant should have Grade 12 or the equivalent of National certificate NQF Level 5. 
- Must have a strong technical background and product knowledge – bearings, seals, power transmission (belts, chain, gearboxes), electrical motors, fasteners 
- At least 3 to 5 years proven industry related sales experience  
- Basic metrology (use of a venier-calliper, reading of technical drawing and basic measurement of components, understanding and application of conversion charts) 
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle 
- Skilled in oral and written communication. Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios and percentages) in order to draw up quotations 
- Computer skills in order to optimize the efficiency of processes within the unit. Experience on Sage or similar ERP system would be an advantage  
- Previous experience with CRM will be an advantage 
 
BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED:
- Well groomed, neat and well presented. 
- Self-starter and able to work independently  
- Attention to detail 
- Must have exceptional communication and negotiation skills. 
- Must have well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with   customers (especially to influence negotiations) and develop co-operative relationship with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. 
- An emotionally resilient individual with well-development conflict handling skills in order to withstand pressure of work and to interact with sensitivity in conflict situation. 
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets 
- Good timekeeping and Day/Weekly planning. 
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
- Meeting sales targets and understanding building of sales pipeline (Sales and persuasion skills) 
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information. 
- Must ensure sales targets are achieved as specified by branch/regional sales manager. 
- Expanding the full product and service offering to current customers 
- Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. 
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media. 
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns. 
- Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations and quotations on products and services. 
- Create frequent reviews, visit and sales reports with sales and financial data. 
- Update the CRM system on a daily basis 
- Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences. 
- Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections. 
- Collaborate with team members to achieve better results. 
- Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with inside sales team.