Sales Rep

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a resilient and self-motivated Sales Rep in Gauteng, Johannesburg to join the team.

Purpose of the job:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve targets in the toweling sector.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key B2B and B2C clients across retail, hospitality, wholesale and additional sectors.
• Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure that they receive exceptional service and to identify new sales opportunities.
• Conduct product presentations, pricing negotiations, and contract management.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, Key Account Managers, production, and logistics.
• Identify prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business in all service categories.
• Prepare concise and accurate reports, proposals, product displays, and other required documentation for executive-level presentations
• Achieve monthly goals and weekly sales targets by assessing current client needs and potential client opportunities.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and KPIs for the role.
• Work closely with the Key Account Managers to ensure that quotas are being met and company standards are being upheld.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region and across borders.
• Provide regular market intelligence and customer feedback to the collective team.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings as required.
• Manage and oversee the Factory outlet as part of the job requirement

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification or similar
• 2-3 years relevant experience in B2B sales, preferably within the textile or toweling industry
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must have good communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong network of industry contacts is a plus
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing high-value accounts
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and strategic in approach
• Willingness to travel as required

• Business principles
• Company economics
• Sales and marketing principles and methodologies
• Manufacturing Environment

• Ability to hunt and secure new business.
• Planning and organisation, with good time management skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office application and Syspro)
• Excellent Verbal and written communication
• Report writing with good Interpersonal skills
• Logical thinking &Innovative thinking
• Problem solving and Decision-making
• Analytical and evaluative thinking
• Achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals
• Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills

POSITION INFO:
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

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