Field Sales Agent - Solar at renewable energy company

About the position

Field Sales Agent - SOLAR
Permanent appointment, Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Garden Route
Salary R15-35k per month, negotiable depending on skill and brilliance
Company car and cellphone allowance

Top performing Renewable Energy company is looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Field Sales Agent to join our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets through standard selling procedures, as well as various sales activation programmes, including community expos, residential estate activations, school/ sports club/community centres/ shopping centre activations etc.

Critical to the Field Sales Agent persona is that they are a community custodian/ ambassador, where they are well respected and active within the community and that they have a large network/ client base that they can engage with.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving monthly sales targets through standard selling procedures as well as community expos, estate agent activations/ business activations and other events
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
• Conducting product presentations and demonstrations to potential customers
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Managing promotional activities
• Collecting and analysing data to provide valuable insights on regions.
• Aware of regional activity and "touch points" via social media platforms
• Handling and overcoming objections from potential customers.

Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in field sales
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation, closing skills and objection handling ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in the solar industry is an advantage
• Active on community social platforms

Other:

• Work hours will extend to the weekend for activations and potentially after hours during the week
• On standby to address client issues after hours

If the above describes you and is in line with your future career aspirations, then please may we ask that you apply soonest by sending an updated CV and Motivations!

Desired Skills:

• New Business Development
• Renewable Energy
• Networking
• Residential Estate

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Representative / Sales Consulting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Travel Allowance
• Mobile Phone
• Incentive Bonus