Our client is looking for an external sales representative to join their sales team. They are based in the Redhill area of Durban. This is a long term temp contract with the possibility of going perm in time

Requirements:

• Achieve maximum sales profitability
• Growth and account penetration within assigned territory
• Personal contact and securing new business accounts / customers
• Promote / sell / secure orders from existing and new clients
• Relationship building
• Demonstrations of company products and services
• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships
• Make calls and face-to-face appointments, do presentations to existing and prospective customers
• Market research
• Clear and effective proposals / quotations
• Expedite client resolutions – problems and complaints
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing, sales management, accounts, logistics & technical departments
• Analyse the given territory’s potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customer’s value
• Identify advantages and compare company’s products / services to that of the opposition
• Plan and organise personal sales strategy by maximising the Return on Time Investment for a particular territory
• Supply management with verbal and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitor activities, potential for new products and services
• Keep abreast with latest market trends with regards to product range, product content, competitor activities, market trends, advertising trends

Reporting:

• Report directly to the Branch / Sales Manager

Qualifications:

• Must come from a FMCG sales background
• Good problem solving skills
• Determine solutions to customer’s needs
• Results driven
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s licence – ESSENTIAL
• Own reliable transport – ESSENTIAL

Working Hours:

Mon – Fri: 0730 to 1730 (with 1 hour lunch)

**This is a long term temp contract with the possibility of going perm in time**

Ref: DBN000718/MK