Technical Sales - JHB (Benoni), Johannesburg

Purpose of the Job (Key points):

• To technically introduce and market our full range of products and provide long lasting wear solutions
• Manage customer relationships and maximise sales value with a specific focus in the area that will be dedicated to you.
• To ensure that set sales targets and goals are met.
• Drive and maximise sales at every opportunity.
• Build customer/client relationships.
• Negotiate and close sales deals with customers/clients.
• Support in optimising prices and maximizing margins
• Achieve agreed levels of cold calling activity to increase volume and revenue streams
• Take responsibility of allocated market segments and areas
• Supply sales forecasting per area and market segments
• Identify sales opportunities and effectively present key features and benefits of products and services to secure new business.
• Grade 12 and a Sales and Marketing certificate/diploma will be advantageous.
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in a sales role within a sales/target driven environment and relevant industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal and people skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer focused with a passion to provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Team-player mindset with a high level of dedication to raising the bar for the whole team.
• Considerable knowledge of WASA products.
• A high level of numeracy with good attention to detail. Familiarity with data analysis and reporting is non-negotiable.
• Superior telephone etiquette.
• Self and deadline driven, hard-working and persistent.
• Good research skills.
• Persistent and Persuasive.
• Good understanding of entrepreneurial and commercial objectives.