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External Sales Representative

Job Placements
Kariega Full-day Full-time

Description:

What Youll Be Doing

As an External Sales Representative, youll take full ownership of your territory and be the driving force behind sales success:

Customer Relationship & Business Development

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers and prospects.

  • Deliver powerful product presentations, demos, and tailored solutions.

  • Research leads, qualify prospects, and open new accounts to grow market share.

  • Consistently generate sales through direct interaction, proposals, and negotiations.

    Territory Management & Strategy

    • Analyze your territorys potential and create a strategic customer value plan.

    • Schedule and manage regular visits to high-impact clients.

    • Maximize your return on time investment by prioritizing key opportunities.

      Cross-functional Collaboration

      • Work closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, technical, finance) to ensure smooth order execution and post-sales support.

      • Expedite problem resolution and deliver outstanding customer service.

        Market Insight & Reporting

        • Stay updated with latest product innovations, competitor activity, and industry trends.

        • Submit timely and accurate reports: forecasts, call logs, sales plans, and pipeline updates.

          Sales Administration & Support

          • Assist with quotations, machine settings, pricing approvals, and invoicing.

          • Support junior sales reps, participate in trade shows, and champion our brand in the market.

            Key Success Metrics

            • Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and customer visit quotas.

            • Ensure all admin (Rep Reports, Call Logs, Pipeline) is up to date.

            • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and training certifications.

              What You Bring

              Required:

              • Grade 12 and a relevant diploma or degree

              • Proven sales or technical sales experience

              • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

              • Drivers license and willingness to travel

                Bonus if you have:

                • Experience in industrial equipment, machinery, or technical sales

                • CRM system proficiency (e.g., Sugar CRM)

                • Knowledge of tools like Power BI, AutoCAD, Solidworks

                  Why Join Us?

                  • Competitive basic + commission structure

                  • Career growth opportunities and hands-on training

                  • A supportive team and vibrant sales culture

                  • Engage with top-tier clients and impactful projects

                    Apply now and take your sales career to the nex

17 May 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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