About the position
Leading manufacturer and supplier of Powder Coatings is looking for a Sales Representative to join their team.
Matric and 5 - 8 years technical sales experience
Valid drivers license and own transport is essential
Manage and nurture Key Accounts
Develop new business
External on site liaison and customer visits to ensure that the existing clients are satisfied with the products and service
Collect and deliver samples for colour matching
Consult with new and existing customers on upcoming projects
Consult and assist internal sales / office personnel and management in closing deals
Communicate client specifications and requirements to R & D lab
Network with other service providers in the industry to obtain information on new clients and projects
Advise customers on specials and promotions, as well as to purchase the correct products for their application needs
Deliveries to clients around Gauteng and Pretoria, when the need arises
Trouble shooting and problem solving on site at the customers facility
Conduct lab tests and trials to ensure non conformance and customer complaints are dealt with in a professional and factual manner
Consult and advise customers on technical specifications and other queries that they have encountered
Visit at our agents in Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth when required to do so
Travel to neighboring countries to visit clients, when required
Provide training and assessments to operators and new paint plant manufacturers
Oven recordings and quality test to optimise and streamline the performance and production output and to assist with energy efficiency of the clients paint plant
Writing reports on customer complaints and non conformance
Keeping records of customer visits and issues discussed
Follow up on quotes and projects
Assist with the up keep and maintenance of the iso 9001 and quality files
Desired Skills:
- powder coatings
- paint
- sales
- target
- technical sales
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Basic salary
- travel allowance
- petrol
- cell phone
- laptop
- commission
