Job Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To maintain and grow current business from a regional perspective, identify and respond to new business opportunities pro-actively as to ensure growth, and set a high standard for excellent customer service and for the brand.We are looking for a sales representative to represent the company brand in the market by looking after an existing client base as well as meeting targets for new business set out by management.The ideal candidate is energetic, has great knowledge of the province, is able to easily approach decision makers.KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate achievement of agreed targets in the region, achieving volume and net profit targets by always driving sales performance.

• Report to Sales Manager, changes in strategic direction, structures, and operating models in order to ensure transparent communication and effective operation within the region

• Weekly/monthly reporting to area Sales Manager.

• Identify and manage creation of new business opportunities for the region to expand the market.

• Ensure that all operations are in line with the company's policies.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.

• Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients' needs.

• Accountability for volume target and net profit target.

• Cold calling, making contact and presenting proposals to prospective clients, also be able to achieve daily/weekly customer call target.

• Need to be able to meet their target of prospect meetings and site acquisitions.

• The person will be traveling throughout EC

• Asset register completion and reporting are required.

• Meet sales targets as set out by the employer.

• You will cover the customer base for Eastern Cape Region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 Years' experience in Sales

• Valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel / Word / PowerPoint) xe2x80xa2 Self-starter

• Influential, concise, rational, and practical communicator

• Innovative thinker

• Relationship management

• Strategy and project management skills

• Self-motivated team player, able to inspire colleagues.

• Willing to work under pressure and achieve and drive targets.

• Availability to travel extensively.

• Communicates clearly.

• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills

ATTRIBUTES:

• Honest, loyal, reliable, and trustworthy.

• A 'Can-do' attitude. xe2x80xa2 A problem solver

• Team player.

• Self-motivated.

• Operationally a hands-on person.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work within a deadline driven environment.

• Ability to multitask.

• Be independent and pro-active.

• Time management skills.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation.

• Ability to take the initiative.

• Be able to take responsibility

• Positive mindset.

SkillsAdministration Communication Microsoft Office SalesIndustriesManufacturing Wholesale

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