Sales Representative

Description:

This technical external sales representative position reports to the Branch Manager and need to cover an extensive area in Rustenburg , Klerksdorp and Kuruman. The applicant must reside in Rustenburg and have extensive knowledge of the area. Qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 minimum
• Sales experience with proven results in the mining, industrial and agricultural fields over a minimum of 5 years
• A marketing or Sales Diploma is preferred with engineering background
• Knowledge of rigging and Lifting would be a key advantage
• Extensive Mining , Industrial and Agricultural Knowledge
• Sound Computer Skills
• Mathematical Inclined
• Valid Code 8 drivers License
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Key Responsibilities:

• Generating and increasing sales of lifting and rigging products and services
• Expanding technical product knowledge, generating and increasing sales. Consistently achieving monthly targets.
• Market intelligence - develop good customer relationships and maintain / improve existing customer satisfaction.
• Increase customer base , develop new markets and follow up on leads.
• Have a full understanding of competitors' activities in the territory.
• Have a full technical understanding of the market dynamics in the local mining, industrial and agricultural sectors.
• Maintain customer call records.
• Prepare quotes based on pricing guidelines set.
• Prepare and give sales presentations to promote products.
• Comply with the safety, health and environmental standards.
• Professional and ethical conduct at all time.
• Willing to work outside normal working hours if required to.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively in vast area.
• To assist with ad hoc tasks, initiatives and projects within the branches.
• Advise customers by providing solutions to lifting problems.
• Prepared to be trained to use forklift and overhead crane to assist in loading and off-loading if required.

Key Attributes:

• Technically minded
• Eager to find and close sales
• Strong communication skills - speaking writing and listening
• Outgoing, persuasive and persevering
• Confident in making new contacts and be able to relate easily to customers
• Maintain a high energy level and demonstrate a positive attitude towards self and others
• Time management - ability to organise his/her time effectively

Salary between R32 000.00 and R37 000.00
Please mail c.v. to ansie@infopersonnel.co.za

Requirements:

• Grade 12 minimum
• Sales experience with proven results in the mining, industrial and agricultural fields over a minimum of 5 years
• A marketing or Sales Diploma is preferred with engineering background
• Knowledge of rigging and Lifting would be a key advantage
• Extensive Mining , Industrial and Agricultural Knowledge
• Sound Computer Skills
• Mathematical Inclined
• Valid Code 8 drivers License
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans

• Generating and increasing sales of lifting and rigging products and services
• Expanding technical product knowledge, generating and increasing sales. Consistently achieving monthly targets.
• Market intelligence - develop good customer relationships and maintain / improve existing customer satisfaction.
• Increase customer base , develop new markets and follow up on leads.
• Have a full understanding of competitors' activities in the territory.
• Have a full technical understanding of the market dynamics in the local mining, industrial and agricultural sectors.
• Maintain customer call records.
• Prepare quotes based on pricing guidelines set.
• Prepare and give sales presentations to promote products.
• Comply with the safety, health and environmental standards.
• Professional and ethical conduct at all time.
• Willing to work outside normal working hours if required to.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively in vast area.
• To assist with ad hoc tasks, initiatives and projects within the branches.
• Advise customers by providing solutions to lifting problems.
• Prepared to be trained to use forklift and overhead crane to assist in loading and off-loading if required.

• Technically minded
• Eager to find and close sales
• Strong communication skills - speaking writing and listening
• Outgoing, persuasive and persevering
• Confident in making new contacts and be able to relate easily to customers
• Maintain a high energy level and demonstrate a positive attitude towards self and others
• Time management - ability to organise his/her time effectively