Sale Representative

About the position

Our client that is 50 years in the automotive replacement industry is currently for an energetic, sale driven candidate for a Technical Sales Representative to be beased in Richards Bay. Our client manufactures automotve batteries of an exceptionally high quality.
Position: Technical Sales Representative

Location: Richards Bay

Job Type: Permanent

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of a Matric Certificate or equivalent academic qualification or proven sales experience
• Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience 
• Automotive aftermarket replacement parts sales would be advantageous
• Supply of products to the Mining, Agricultural and Forestry Industries experience would be advantageous
• Supply of product to Medium to Large Logistics Companies
• Sales experience in the manufacturing industry is essential;
• Previous battery sales experience will be an advantage (but not critical);
• A technical background will be an advantageous

Roles and Responsibilities

• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients;
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made;
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity;
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned;
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts;
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge;
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships;
• Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services;
• Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-ups;
• Identify and resolve client concerns;
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals;
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff;
• Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales
• Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock;
• Weekly and monthly order taking from customers;
• Capturing of Sales orders on the ERP system and ensuring the follow up and delivery of orders;
• Follow up on customer payments prior to new scheduled order taking;
• Manage and record consignment stock at assigned customers;
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events;
• Follow-up for collection of payment;
• Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services;
• Provide on the-job training to new sales employees;
• Work alternative Saturdays at the front desk and assist in all sales to customers;

Work Times: Monday to Fridays: 8h00 till 17h00, (including                              alternate Saturdays 8H00am - 12:30pm)

Desired Skills:

• Sales Representative
• Technical
• Batteries
• Automotive