Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
Are you a driven Sales Representative with an excellent track record in your sales achievements to date?

Our client a leader in their field of engineering tooling requires your excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to call on clients upselling to existing clients and broadening opportunities with new customers.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-starter, ability to work independently
• Matric or tertiary qualification
• Valid Driver’s License with own reliable transport
• Previous proven sales experience
• Strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex customer issues
• This position requires a perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels
• As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to Company’s needs, customer and employee goodwill, and the public image
• Proven success in customer service and in the development of strong customer relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure as needed
• Detail oriented, strong organisational skills, and high degree of accuracy

• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned 
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
• Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services
• Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-ups
• Identify and resolve client concerns
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals
• Communicate new product opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to Sales Manager
• Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events
• Follow-up for collection of payment
• Coordinate schedules and delivery of products