SALES REPRESENTATIVE

 

Recruiter:

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Job Ref:

JHB002018/SB

Date posted:

Monday, January 3, 2022

Location:

Polokwane, South Africa

Salary:

22 000 Monthly


SUMMARY:
Local manufacturer, supplier and distributor of Stationery Products seeks a tenacious & sales driven Sales rep to join their team.
Based in Polokwane, the successful candidate will have a regional portfolio of Limpopo (Thoyandou, Phalaborwa, Tzaneen, Hoedspruit etc) and Mpumalanga (Barberton, Malelane, Komatipoort, Hazyview, Lydenburg etc) promoting the product ranges, forging and maintaining good relationships with all customers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Accountabilities:
Sales Target
  • Conduct a needs analysis to ensure that all sales target are met
  • Conceptualise new and innovative strategies to achieve targets
  • Follow up on new sales leads / queries etc
  • Calling on customers - minimum 6-8 calls per day
  • Provide input at sales meetings
Customer Service:
  • Provide advice and solutions to customers when required
  • Record customer interaction on “Repsly”
  • Make informed decisions by liaising with Sales manager regarding terms and conditions of pricing , rebates, COD pricing and discounts
  • Log customer complaints within 24hrs of complaint being received and follow up.
  • Conduct product trials at customers when required and help Marketing Department with new product launches etc
  • Update customer price lists, and ensure prices are updated within the Company’s operating systems
  • Ensure that all customer demands are met
  • Liaise with customers regarding their account status
  • Follow up on outstanding payments where necessary
  • Work closely with internal sales team regarding orders, back orders, stock etc.
Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years sales and customer service experience
  • General knowledge of stationery industry will be advantageous
  • Drive for results
Essential skills:
  • People skills
  • Communication skills- verbal and written
  • Listening skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Intermediate Computer Skills- Microsoft office suite (excel, word)
  • Sales skills
  • Analytical problem solving skills
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Patient customer liaison skills
  • Presentable
  • Team player
  • Goal oriented
  • Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
Your busy and challenging Day will include:
  • Client visits
  • Retail sales visits
  • Working according to strict policies and procedures
  • Managing customer demands and expectations
  • Following up on sales leads and opportunities
  • Keeping customers up on date throughout the entire sales process
  • Working towards multiple targets and deadlines
  • Will need to work a route to attend month sales meeting in Johannesburg (Cleveland)
  • NB: You will need to sleep out (possibly 5-6 nights per month)
Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Own Reliable Transport Essential

 

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