Our client, a prominent and reputable regional brand; is seeking to appoint an experienced External Sales Representative to their team.

This position will be based in Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Coatings : Decorative, Automotive or Industrial)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, reporting writing skills (listen, observe and report)
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships
• Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations, solutions and next steps
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers face to face
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within planned call schedule schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback and development

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.