Description:
This position is based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and the role is with a large stable company in the logistics space. ideal if you are a natural Sales-person, experienced working in the Agriculture space, enjoys visiting farmers to build great relationships.
Criteria:
- Min 3 years of field sales experience operating in the agricultural, freight, cargo-securing and/or industrial sectors in a similar role
- Tertiary qualification
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relationship orientation
- Sound commercial acumen and ability to structure deals in volatile trading conditions
- Is flexible and innovative in its ability to offer unique yet practical solutions to customers
- Has an exceptional ability to grow relationships and build rapport with clients and team members alike
- Demonstrated ability in spotting opportunities in the industrial or related sectors and structuring deals that grow market share
- Has strong negotiation skills demonstrated by their confident manner and assertiveness in defending margin
- Is goal-oriented and proactive in looking for new business opportunities and applications for the product range
- Is patient and thorough in following up on leads but tenacious in securing commitment and closing the deal
- Goes the extra mile and makes that last call
Duties:
- Develops and delivers product sales strategies, plans and targets in consultation with the product manager
- Identifies critical factors in product history and monitors forecasting in line with marketing plans
- Creates opportunities to promote the goodwill of the business and grow the company''''s exposure in the marketplace
- Nurtures exceptional relationships with current and new/potential customers
- Grows sales territory and drives innovation of practical applications for the product offering
- inspires and motivates colleagues to deliver sales targets and delight the customer
- Evaluate and report on progress against targets and provide solutions to problems/obstacles that may arise.
If you are a sales rep or a mid-level sales manager, we would like to hear from you. This position offers a highly negotiable salary depending on experience and expectations. Suitable candidates are welcome to apply and we will contact you to discuss your CV and skillset. Thank You.
24 Feb 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za