External Sales Consultant at Hertex Fabrics

About the position

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE IS TO:

promote and sell Hertex merchandise, sample books and partnership programmes to customers in the allocated area, as well as develop new business in order to meet sales targets.

THE TOP PRIORITIES OF THE ROLE ARE:

• Visit customers according to contact plan, customer needs itdentified and advice provided on the appropriate selection, price and care of products.
• Demonstrate excellent product knowledge
• Sell and promote special import ranges and additional products
• Update sample books and remove discontinued ranges, while promoting new products, specials and promotions
• Selling of sample books and parnership programmes
• Taking orders and referring to Sales Administrators
• Identify sales leads and make contact
• Increase client base and open customer accounts according to policy
• Providing regular feedback on queries and delivery dates
• Dealing with queries, complaints and issues promptly and courteously - manage and flag them with the area manager where neccessary
• Resolving of payment queries with Finance and following up on payments
• Managing the back-order list

IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, THEN THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU:

• Sales driven with a proven track record
• A strong interest in Design & Decor
• Are outgoing, dynamic and driven
• Are highly motivated, loyal and committed
• Have the ability to work independently
• Have strong negotiation and presentation skills

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing (Highly Advantageous)
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience in an external sales environment
• Exposure to an interior design/decor environment (Highly Advantageous)
• Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport

Desired Skills:

• Valid drivers licence
• own reliable transport
• Matric or equivalent
• 2 years sales experience in an external sales environment

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Representative / Sales Consulting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

HERTEX FABRICS is a leading supplier of high quality fabrics, rugs, wallpaper and homeware for both the local and international market. What started in 1987 as a humble Cape Town showroom has since grown into 15 showrooms nationwide, with more on the way. At Hertex we are a family run business that focuses on achieving excellence in everything we do. As a team, we encourage and support each other and are committed to the success of our customers and the business. At Hertex every day counts. We communicate with honesty and respect and work relentlessly, with passion and energy.

What started in 1987 as a passion project by Peter Herrmann and his wife Coba, has since turned into the largest fabric distributor in South Africa. With 15 showrooms nationwide and the recent expansion into homeware and food, the Herrmanns have proven that there truly is no challenge they won't take on.

Hertex, HAUS and 1987 Eatery is run by Peter and Coba Herrmann's three powerhouse daughters, Carla Herrmann van der Merwe, Pauline Herrmann-Keys and Katrin Herrmann-van Dyk, who humbly work on the ground alongside their 200 employees every day.

With 32 years' fabric experience, Hertex has established itself as the leading distributor of international fabric trends to the South African interior market. Hertex houses a multitude of quality collections including upholstery, curtaining and multi-purpose fabric, covering everything from corporate and hospital to contract and residential use.