Job Description

External Sales Representative - Cape Town City - R18 500 to R22 500 CTC with benefits

Overview:

A prominent supplier of bearings, power transmission, and related products is looking for an External Sales Representative, responsible for conducting face-to-face interactions with new and existing customers. Offer the best customer experience, demonstrate technical expertise, and drive external sales in a specific area.

Dealings with: Reports to:

Internal Staff

External Customers

Reports to Branch Manager

Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 or equivalent National Certificate NQF Level 4

Strong background in product knowledge (bearings, power transmission, and allied products)

3-5 years of industry-related sales experience

Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and cell phone

Skilled in oral and written communication, basic arithmetic, and computer skills

Previous experience with CRM and familiarity with Sage or similar ERP system

Knowledge, Skills, and Behavioral Attributes:

Well-groomed, neat, and well-presented

Quick thinker with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-handling skills

Self-starter, able to work independently with attention to detail

Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios and percentages) in order to draw up quotations

Collaborative team player with good timekeeping and planning skills

Key Performance Areas:

Effective interaction with customers and stakeholders

Emotionally resilient with conflict-handling skills

Basic metrology and understanding of finance

Achievement of sales targets

Collaborate with colleagues on selling strategies

Travel within sales territory to meet prospects and customers

Expand product offering to current customers

Negotiate new contracts with customers

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