Technical External Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our national client, a market leader, is looking to employ a experienced Technical External Sales Representative based at their PE operation.

We require a self-motivated, dynamic, driven and determined ‘go-getter,” to grow the customer base in the region, with particular experience gained in the Engineering/Automotive, Manufacturing, Food & Bev and Mining sectors.

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or the equivalent.
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, in the engineering/automotive, manufacturing, food and beverage and mining sectors
• Strong product knowledge in bearings & power transmission.
• Must be able to read and understand technical drawings in order to analyse technical problems.
• Well-developed basic arithmetic and analytical skills in order to draw up quotations, monitor sales targets etc.
• Computer skills to effectively utilise our CRM system and online learning portals

Duties:

• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.
• Answer customers'' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
• Quote prices, or other bid specifications.
• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers'' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
• Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
• Maintain customer records, on our systems.
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
• Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers'' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for processing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
• Must ensure sales targets are achieved as specified by branch/regional sales manager.

ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be target driven with strong selling skills
• Must have exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to think and react on his feet.
• Good interpersonal skills. (Internal and External)
• Ability to build new and maintain customer relationships

This position is open to only those who have a valid drivers license and own transport.

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