Job Description

Technical Sales RepresentativeA job opportunity is available at our client a leading cement manufacturing company, for the position of Technical Sales Representative based in the Durban Umhlanga Shared Office. The successful candidate will report to the Area Manager (AM) Durban Region. This role involves technically and commercially selling products to both existing and new customers within a designated geographical area or market segment. The representative will also be responsible for driving new business growth by introducing the product range.Job ResponsiblitiesAchieve set targets, objectives, and budget for the year.Develop new business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing customers.Identify growth opportunities with current customers.Maintain and improve established CRM programs.Manage ad hoc sales projects.Provide technical customer management.Follow up on calls, orders, and leads.Prepare quotations.Attend exhibition shows when required.Build and maintain strong customer relationships.Maximize customer face time by spending the majority of working hours outside the office, visiting customers regularly, and providing updates to the Regional Manager.Lead demand creation activities and provide product training to customers through regular seminars and individual presentations.Conduct product demonstrations for customers.Respond to queries professionally and in a timely manner.Conduct customer training sessions.Education and Experience Requirements:MatriculationSAQA accredited diploma or degree in Civil EngineeringCoursework in Chemistry or technical/technology related to buildings or chemistry is advantageousPostgraduate qualification in Sales and/or MarketingA minimum of 5 years of technical sales experienceA minimum of 5 years of experience in Cement Manufacturing or MiningISO 14001 trainingOHSAS 18001 trainingValid Driver's LicenseCore CompetenciesCustomer Relationship ManagementCustomer Service ExcellenceFinancial AcumenKey Account Management / Sales ManagementMarketing ExpertiseSelf-motivatedResilience: Ability to handle and address customer complaintsExcellent Listening SkillsStrong Verbal and Written Communication SkillsProfessional Telephone EtiquetteTeam CollaborationProactive ApproachHigh Sense of UrgencyPlease send your detailed CV and copies of your qualifications.Skills technical sales, technical sales representative, sales mining, technical

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