Technical Sales Rep - Northwest and Free State

Department

Sales Department

Job Title

Technical Sales Representative

Key Areas of

Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how

Responsibility

these needs could be met by specific products and services.

Answer customer’s questions about products, prices, availability and credit

terms.

Quote prices, credit terms or other bid specifications.

Emphasize product features based on analysis of customer needs and on

technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.

Negotiate prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Maintain customer records, using automated systems.

Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads

from existing clients, participating in organisations and clubs and attending

trade shows and conferences.

Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for

processing.

Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections,

based on customer’s needs, product specifications and applicable

regulations.

Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information.

Qualifications

Matric Certificate

and Experience

Higher Technical Qualification Advantageous

Required

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Hydraulic, Drivetrain,

Pneumatics and Drifter Sales Environment

Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle

Must be Computer Literate (MS Office – Specifically MS Word, Excel and

PowerPoint)

Specific Job

Must be Customer / Sales Orientated.

Skills

Proven Sales Ability.

Must be prepared to work long hours with travelling.

Must have excellent negotiation skills.

Individual must be dynamic, motivated and sales driven

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