Field Salesperson
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is currently seeking a results-driven Field Salesperson responsible for engaging customers in person expanding market presence and delivering tailored product solutions backed by strong technical knowledge.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have Grade 12 or the equivalent of National certificate NQF Level 5.
- Must have a strong technical background and product knowledge bearings seals power transmission (belts chain gearboxes) electrical motors fasteners
- At least 3 to 5 years proven industry related sales experience
- Basic metrology (use of a venier-calliper reading of technical drawing and basic measurement of components understanding and application of conversion charts)
- Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle
- Skilled in oral and written communication. Basic arithmetic skills (add subtract multiply divide ratios and percentages) in order to draw up quotations
- Computer skills in order to optimize the efficiency of processes within the unit. Experience on Sage or similar ERP system would be an advantage
- Previous experience with CRM will be an advantage
BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED:
- Well groomed neat and well presented.
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Must have exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Must have well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with customers (especially to influence negotiations) and develop co-operative relationship with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- An emotionally resilient individual with well-development conflict handling skills in order to withstand pressure of work and to interact with sensitivity in conflict situation.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Good timekeeping and Day/Weekly planning.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Meeting sales targets and understanding building of sales pipeline (Sales and persuasion skills)
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- Must ensure sales targets are achieved as specified by branch/regional sales manager.
- Expanding the full product and service offering to current customers
- Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling networking and social media.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
- Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations and quotations on products and services.
- Create frequent reviews visit and sales reports with sales and financial data.
- Update the CRM system on a daily basis
- Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences.
- Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
- Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with inside sales team.
- Applicant should have Grade 12 or the equivalent of National certificate NQF Level 5.
- Must have a strong technical background and product knowledge bearings seals power transmission (belts chain gearboxes) electrical motors fasteners
- At least 3 to 5 years proven industry related sales experience
- Basic metrology (use of a venier-calliper reading of technical drawing and basic measurement of components understanding and application of conversion charts)
- Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle
- Skilled in oral and written communication. Basic arithmetic skills (add subtract multiply divide ratios and percentages) in order to draw up quotations
- Computer skills in order to optimize the efficiency of processes within the unit. Experience on Sage or similar ERP system would be an advantage
- Previous experience with CRM will be an advantage
BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED:
- Well groomed neat and well presented.
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Must have exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Must have well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with customers (especially to influence negotiations) and develop co-operative relationship with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- An emotionally resilient individual with well-development conflict handling skills in order to withstand pressure of work and to interact with sensitivity in conflict situation.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Good timekeeping and Day/Weekly planning.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Meeting sales targets and understanding building of sales pipeline (Sales and persuasion skills)
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- Must ensure sales targets are achieved as specified by branch/regional sales manager.
- Expanding the full product and service offering to current customers
- Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling networking and social media.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
- Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations and quotations on products and services.
- Create frequent reviews visit and sales reports with sales and financial data.
- Update the CRM system on a daily basis
- Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences.
- Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
- Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with inside sales team.
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