Are you a driven, ambitious sales professional with a passion for managing wholesale accounts and developing new business within the lighting industry?

Our National client, a leader in their field, based in Montague Gardens is seeking an energetic and results-oriented External Sales Representative to join their dynamic team!

An existing customer base will be assigned - high commission earning potential.

REQUIREMENTS

Matric plus 3 years sales experience calling on wholesalers, hardware stores and electrical contractors offering a range of various products
Sales of LED lighting experience highly advantageous
Computer literate
Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
Excellent customer service
Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans
Ability to function independently and without supervision
Good communication skills
Customer centric
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability and a positive outlook
Good organizational time management skills and attention to detail

DUTIES

Managing sales portfolio calling on existing clients and sourcing new business opportunities
Promote marketing as and when needed to increase contacts
Prospecting for new contacts and looking at opportunities to gain new clients
Following up from leads from social media
Negotiating and quotations
Closing of sales
Evaluating and advising on client’s requirements
Follow up on wholesalers on requests and leads
Managing Promotions and breakfast runs and any other marketing initiatives that are introduced
Excellent after care service offering
Resolving any problems or queries that arise
General administration duties

Salary: Basic, plus commission

External Sales Representative - Lighting / Hardware