Description:
The main purpose of this position is to develop strong new relationships with customers and to bring in enquiries, follow-up on quotations and successfully negotiate orders as well as maintain existing customer relationships and to develop new ones.
Qualifications and Experience:
Matric.
Formal electrical qualification A recognised Electrical Trade is essential.
Electrical Diploma or N3 qualification will be advantageous.
Experience in Generators is essential.
Experience in the sales field.
Experience in understanding how MV installations work will be advantageous.
Computer literacy, specifically MS. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
Special Requirements:
A legal drivers licence.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Must be able to work with limited supervision.
Sales:
Direct selling to customers and generating new sales leads.
New sales include: - Generators, Generator Diesel Services, Repair/Refurbishment Services, Generator Technical Services (Upgrades) and Parts.
Visit assigned customers according to planned calling schedules.
Prepare budgets, estimated potential and planned profitability per customer.
Actively promoting the sales of Generators to existing customers and researching new market opportunities.
Obtain enquiries, prepare quotations and follow up to conclusion.
Reports
Submit a monthly sales report.
Maintain an updated customer data base.
Obtain information on competitors products, pricing policies and business strategies.
General
Assist with technical queries.
Assist with product launches, technical presentations and trade shows.
Attend regular Sales and Projects meetings.