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Trade Sales Executive – Cleaning & Hygiene

Empact Group Southern Africa
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Trade Sales Executive to join our team in the cleaning and hygiene sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the telephone-based sale of consumable products including paper products (hand towels, toilet paper), cleaning chemicals, and dispensing equipment. The role also includes generating once-off quotes for smaller once-off services and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and confident in managing a portfolio of B2B clients through proactive sales calls and follow-ups. Regular daily reporting and use of online quoting systems will be essential for tracking sales performance and customer activity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outbound and inbound sales calls to promote and sell consumables such as paper products, cleaning chemicals, and dispensers.
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations done
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and upsell to existing clients.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities using online systems.
  • Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the internal team to ensure product availability and timely order fulfilment.
  • Submit daily sales reports and pipeline updates to management.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience, preferably in the service or FMCG industry.
  • Proven track record in telesales or internal sales.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to prepare basic quotes and understand product pricing.
  • Good knowledge of hygiene consumables is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and reporting skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Competencies:

  • Results-driven and target-focused
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • High energy and self-motivated
  • Effective time management
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Trade Sales Executive to join our team in the cleaning and hygiene sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the telephone-based sale of consumable products including paper products (hand towels, toilet paper), cleaning chemicals, and dispensing equipment. The role also includes generating once-off quotes for smaller once-off services and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and confident in managing a portfolio of B2B clients through proactive sales calls and follow-ups. Regular daily reporting and use of online quoting systems will be essential for tracking sales performance and customer activity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outbound and inbound sales calls to promote and sell consumables such as paper products, cleaning chemicals, and dispensers.
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations done
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and upsell to existing clients.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities using online systems.
  • Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the internal team to ensure product availability and timely order fulfilment.
  • Submit daily sales reports and pipeline updates to management.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience, preferably in the service or FMCG industry.
  • Proven track record in telesales or internal sales.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to prepare basic quotes and understand product pricing.
  • Good knowledge of hygiene consumables is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and reporting skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Competencies:

  • Results-driven and target-focused
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • High energy and self-motivated
  • Effective time management
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
  • Conduct outbound and inbound sales calls to promote and sell consumables such as paper products, cleaning chemicals, and dispensers.
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations done
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and upsell to existing clients.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities using online systems.
  • Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the internal team to ensure product availability and timely order fulfilment.
  • Submit daily sales reports and pipeline updates to management.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor activities.
  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience, preferably in the service or FMCG industry.
  • Proven track record in telesales or internal sales.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to prepare basic quotes and understand product pricing.
  • Good knowledge of hygiene consumables is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and reporting skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Results-driven and target-focused
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • High energy and self-motivated
  • Effective time management
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
05 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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