SUMMARY:

Sales Representative Gauteng
Role Purpose

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Grade 12
• Relevant degree/Diploma will be advantageous
• 4-6 years related experience of which at least 3 years must have been in a similar industry
• Knowledge and experience in the retail, manufacturing and construction industry will be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to translate and execute sales and marketing strategies into pragmatic action plans
• Proven sales track record
• Existing network in retail and manufacturing trade will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license essential
• Willingness to travel

• Implement sales strategy
• Promote, sell products by initiating contact and developing long term relationships with customers
• Grow revenue within assigned region, exceed sales targets and increase profitability
• Manage and grow existing accounts
• Create, nurture and respond to sales opportunities and close sales orders
• Conduct sales calls and regularly track sales activities with all end users using the Companies’ CRM
• Maintain working knowledge of competitive offerings
• Identify key market influencers, establish contact with them
• Hunt for and develop direct business, build and manage relationships

• Ability to build strong and enduring trade relationships
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of key industry role players
• Excellent knowledge of business and industry standards
• Sound knowledge of marketing and sales strategies, activities and principles
• Knowledge of building/retail environments with specific focus on the Company’s particular market
• Client service orientation
• High standards of Integrity
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Strong intra-personal relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Advanced MS Office Proficiency (outlook, excel, Work)
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum levels of supervision as well as to function well within a team
• Self-motivated, disciplined and enthusiastic with high levels of drive and energy
• Pro-active and dynamic
• Lead and apply proper discipline
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Negotiation and Networking
• Strong Leadership Skills