External Technical Sales Representative - Africa

Description:

Reporting to: Branch Manager
Position Overview:
A highly motivated and results-oriented individual is required to join the team as a Technical Sales Engineer. The primary objective of this position is to drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and to secure vendor enlistment within the African Continent.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
CALLING ON AND SERVICING EXISTING CLIENT BASE / EXPANDING EXISTING CLIENT BASE:
Planning and making sales calls.
Completing and submitting call plans and reports.
Prepare and submit quotes to customers.
Prepare and present sales presentations.
CONTRIBUTION TO BRANCH PROFITABILITY:
Ensure that sales budgets are met.
Planning and executing of market penetration strategies.
Gain and maintain in depth knowledge on company’s products.
QUALITY OF SERVICE RENDERED:
Liaise with customers on a regular basis to ensure that service levels are meeting expectations.
Evaluate policies and procedures with respect to their impact on customer satisfaction and make recommendations where required.

Requirements:

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Technical qualification an advantage.
Extensive technical knowledge of Instrumentation and Valves would be an advantage.
Good sales background with track record an advantage.
Must be a self-starter (go getter).
Must have own reliable transport.
Be willing to travel outside South Africa within the African Continent.
Understanding of cross border trade.