Sales Specialist with AutoCAD Design |Catering, Commercial & Industrial Kitchens

SUMMARY:
Exciting opportunity at a leading catering equipment company awaits for individuals with a passion for sales and design!

POSITION INFO:

Don''t miss out on this chance to showcase your skills and expertise in a dynamic work environment!

Minimum Requirements (Not Negotiable)

• Completed Matric with relevant diploma or certificate (SA)
• Must have own reliable car and valid driver’s licence
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (read, write and speak)
• Minimum 3 years related working experience (Catering Equipment)
• Must have a minimum of 3 years sales and kitchen design experience using Auto Cad

Duties and responsibilities

• Generate quality leads by making contact via telephone, email and face to face and turning them into opportunities for sales.
• Generate leads relating to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and other sales/tender related portals
• Assist walk in customers and attend to incoming calls.
• Receive sales enquiries and provide quotations, product / service information, drawings, support and pricing.
• Capture customer information, including addresses and phone numbers, for future follow-up.
• Process estimates & sales orders.
• Ensure paperwork is in order before logistics dispatches the orders.
• Ensure correct details of customers are on Sage.
• Correct items and dimensions are ordered.
• Convert leads to sales through good communication, follow-ups and positive attitude.
• Build long term relationships and uphold the relationships with clients to ensure they remain satisfied, that their questions are answered, and that their needs are met
• Follow sales strategies and achieve monthly targets.
  • Pay attention to competitors and their activities within the industry.
  • Ensure that all administration relating to sales is efficiently completed.
  • Work closely with other departments and find opportunities to cross sell / upsell.
  • Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and involve management in product knowledge initiatives.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures
  • Follow up with clients to make sure that they are satisfied with products
  • Always look for new ways to make products attractive to customers
  • Help improve brand awareness and a social media presence with the marketing department.
  • Collaborate with the marketing department to develop and implement new sales strategies
  • Meet with other associates and sales consultants to discuss innovative ways to effectively sell to customers
  • Care for company tools provided and adhere to company policies in an around the care of these tools.
  • Build rapport with customers through friendly, engaging communication.
  • Ad hoc duties

• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, networking sessions to generate leads.

• Create a positive and lasting relationship with suppliers