Junior Sales Representative (Cape Town)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:

• Grade 12 / Matric + relevant tertiary qualification
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated, takes pride in work carried out
• Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; strong focus on internal and external customer service; ability to build long-term relationships with colleagues and external customers
• Ability to take customers through the sales process
• Ability to interpret product differentiators and leverage the product range’s competitive edge
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly
• Ability to negotiate on a win-win basis in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration
• High energy levels – must be resilient and determined; must be committed to exceed cold-calling targets / objectives
• Strong financial / numerical ability; sound understanding of business and economic principles
• Sound knowledge of developing new business and successfully targeting and converting new accounts
• Proven entrepreneurial skills (adding value by doing business smartly and efficiently) & development, communication and implementation of sales strategies
• Strong decision-making skills & ability to use initiative and assume responsibility
• Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; must be proactive with a strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills; must be able to function effectively under pressure
• Must be a team player with the ability to contribute to a positive team environment, to contribute to building common ownership of commitment to group goals, shared vision and problem-solving; must be committed to building relationships within all levels of our organisation
• Ability to grasp and interpret goals and vision and to communicate it / implement strategies effectively with evident improvement
• Excellent organizational / administrative / group dynamics facilitation and interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills – ability to relate to and be accepted by people
• Ability to adapt to and accept change, new ideas, new challenges
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint