Sales Representative, Akasia

Introduction A well-established construction and concrete manufacturer based in Rosslyn is looking for an experienced Sales Representative with experience in in Hardware, Construction materials or similar sector working knowledge. Must be ambitious, presentable, energetic, and self-motivated. Must show ability to prioritise and plan activities, be influential and show good negotiation skills. Good interpersonal skills and be a good listener. Canvass new customers and still maintain the relationships of the existing customer database.

Duties&Responsibilities

Maintain relationships with existing customers through regular review visits and sales calls.

Identify and visit new customers to introduce products and gain new customers.

Gain product knowledge

Attend site meetings and product meetings

Deliver samples to customers

Gathering of market and customer information and communicating this to management.

Keeping customer database up to date.

Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.

Checking the quantity of goods in stock.

Recording order on order forms and on Sage Evolution.

Follow up on orders placed

Recording visits to customers on Sage Evolution Incidents.

Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements.

Proactively develop opportunities for all our products.

Consistently meet and exceed targets set.

Identify market trends and look how the company can adapt to these.

Assist with Office Sales enquiries and Tenders

Assist with Saturday marketing campaign and or overtime

Anything else your Manager requires you to do

Desired Experience&Qualification Qualification

Matric/ Grade 12

Experience

Hardware, Construction materials or similar sector working experience.

Software

Outlook, Excel, Word, Pastel, Sage 200, Sage Evolution

Package&Remuneration

Dependent on experience, from R12,000 per month, cost to company during training period, thereafter a smaller basic plus commission to be negotiated

Sars rate per km used to reimburse travel costs on behalf of the company

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