2 x Sales Representative (Jhb)

Are you a motivated and articulate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at building rapport?

Do you have a passion for sales?

Are you deadline and results driven with a can-do attitude?

Our client, a well-established, leading manufacturer and supplier of a quality vitrified range of tableware to the hospitality industry in South Africa and abroad is seeking 2 Sales Representatives to join their growing team.  These positions will be based in Johannesburg and will report directly into the Regional Sales Manager.

Essential:            Matric / Grade 12

Essential:      A minimum of 5 years proven sales experience

Essential:      Valid and unendorsed driver’s license

Essential:            Own / reliable vehicle

Advantageous: Experience working in a corporate background

Advantageous:      Experience in the service hospitality industry

Key areas of responsibilities

• New business development
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Delivering persuasive sales presentations and demonstrations to potential clients
• Ability to manage and develop key accounts professionally
• Aptitude to learn, understand and sell the products and different ranges
• Highly competent and comfortable with cold calling on potential customers
• Meet targets with regards to new appointments and sales
• Ability to liaise at all levels – externally and internally

Requirements:

• Ability to meet and exceed defined sales targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential clients
• Able to think-out-the-box and generate new ideas
• Ability to handle pressure
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Persuasive, goal-oriented and target driven
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills