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Wholesale Sales Representative
Synopsis
Our client is looking for a Wholesale Sales Representative to join their team in Free State and Northern Cape. The successful candidate will play an important role in growing the wholesale customer base, increasing product distribution, achieving sales targets and developing strong, long-term customer relationships
If you are driven, self-motivated, sales-focused and passionate about building relationships and growing business, this could be the opportunity for you!
Skills Required
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong relationship-building and networking skills
Confident and comfortable engaging with new and existing customers
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Results-driven with a proven ability to achieve targets
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities
Customer-focused with a genuine interest in building long-term relationships
Strong business acumen and understanding of customer needs
Professional and well-presented
Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to identify opportunities to increase distribution and grow sales
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- Previous sales experience is essential
- Previous wholesale sales experience will be advantageous
- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and grow a customer base
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Any additional language will be advantageous
- Valid driver's licence
- Own reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel and regularly visit customers
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and target-driven
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing wholesale customers
- Identify and secure new customers and business opportunities
- Increase product distribution within the assigned market
- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets
- Drive sales growth within the wholesale channel
- Regularly visit existing and potential customers
- Build strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers
- Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products and solutions
- Promote products and increase product visibility and distribution
- Follow up on leads and convert opportunities into sales
- Actively identify new business opportunities within the wholesale market
- Grow the existing customer base through proactive sales activities
- Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity
- Maintain accurate customer and sales records
- Provide regular sales and market feedback to management
- Contribute towards achieving overall company sales and distribution objectives
- Manage customer interactions professionally and maintain a positive approach
- Represent the company and its products professionally at all times