Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
Are you a high-energy sales hunter who thrives on identifying and securing new clients and building lasting client relationships within the hospitality industry?
 
A leading provider of specialised industrial cleaning chemical solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Representative to drive growth across the hospitality, food & beverage, and laundry sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent a trusted brand, make a real impact in the market, and take ownership of your territory.
 
If you’re motivated by targets, passionate about sales, and eager to grow your career in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Sales / Marketing Diploma will be advantageous
• Three years’ experience in a similar sales environment will be essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate level is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Excellent selling, presentation, and bilingual communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills & good multitasking skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

• Maintain brand reputation and ethos of business in a professional manner
• Call on an average of ten clients per day
• Ensure weekly call report is completed and submitted to the Sales Manager
• To monitor sales and gross profit activities
• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activities
• Provide product demonstrations at new and existing clients
• Develop new business opportunities at existing clients (upselling)
• Meet the agreed sales targets
• Complete written service reports for clients that require them
• Ensure staff training is carried out for all clients
• Build a relationship with all key people within the client portfolio. (E.g. Buyer, General Manager, Chef, Contract or Area Manager, etc.).
• Assist with deliveries to customers in unforeseen circumstances
• Carry out technical installations, repairs and maintenance of equipment where necessary
• Provide emergency service coverage after hours to appreciative customers
• Attend and participate in all sales meetings
• Communicate on new opposition products, special account developments and any other relevant information gathered through field activities to provide feedback to Sales
• Assist the Debtors department with the following up of monies when required to do so