External Sales Consultant

About the position

Purpose of the position:
To drive Sales and achieve the Sales targets as set for the Team and the Branch. Constant
monitoring of customer sales and exhibit good customer service and after-sales service.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Call on customers or potential customers within the Area serviced by the company
• Determine suitable products required by customer and suggest alternative or additional items related to the customer's order, as well as providing pricing for all goods supplied
• Exhibit a positive, friendly and helpful attitude with customers
• Promote the business and reputation of the company and maintain and project a positive image of the company in the market
• Maintain a professional code of conduct and ethics
• Confidentiality
• Ensure that proper documentation is processed for sales orders in accordance with company policy
• Ensure that the company's Credit and COD policy is followed with regards to any sales made, and not deviate from such policy, except with the expressed authority of senior management
• Might be expected to receive cash and cheque payments that will be handled with honesty and in accordance with company policy
• Obey and comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions given by management

Requirements of the position:

• Sales related experience
• Matric and/or Sales-related formal qualification will be an added advantage
• Proven Sales experience in the Steel industry
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Good team-player

Desired Skills:

• Steel knowledge
• Special Steel products
• External Sales
• Sales targets
• Aftersales
• Customer service
• Sales techniques
• Teamplayer
• Self-motivated
• Company representative

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Basic Metal Manufacturing
• 5 to 10 years Representative / Sales Consulting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

Well established Manufacturer

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund