Job Description

The incumbent will work closely with customers and technical staff, including the support team to grow and promote the sale of the company's services. The incumbent will be the first line of contact with all new customers and will establish and maintain long-term business relationships with the new and current customer base.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for selling services/products and providing support
Identify potential customers
Identify new market opportunities
Develop customer accounts
Close and grow sales through professional communication with existing and potential clients
Manage and interpret customer requirements speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs
Communicate sales or service opportunities and customer concerns or suggestions
Identify and resolve client concerns; recommending a course of action to alleviate these concerns in the future
Expand market awareness of our services and our industry experience by communicating features and benefits of our products and services effectively
Work with the technical team to ensure customer project requirements are met
Prepare quotes and calculate costing
Prepare responses to requests for information
Engage and follow up with customers on opportunities submitted
Arrange logistics, importation, customs and clearing for imported products
Attend and participate in trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
Research market requirements and market data
Maintain current product knowledge
Submit a variety of sales status report, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals
Submit customer visit plans; schedule client meetings and action plans for follow-up
Responsible for setting the customers expectationsQualifications, experience and competencies required:Relevant Sales/Marketing qualification advantageous
Three to five years of proven sales or marketing experience in a technical / mechanical environment
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
Technically / mechanically oriented or qualified with prior experience and skills in a technical or mechanical environment in an operational capacity.
Good understanding of specialized marine equipment such as RO plants, evaporators, oil in water separators, marine engines and general ships engine room equipment.
Logistics, importation, customs and clearing experience with regards to the supply of products from a foreign country.
Experience in quoting and costing.
Highly motivated individual
Networking and communication abilities
Ability to attain sales targets
Ability to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
Strong presentation skills and professional appearance
Strong organizational skills
Computer literacy.
Valid drivers license.
Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment

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