Job Description

My Client a GIANT in the steel industry is looking for a DYNAMIC SALES REPRESENTATIVE to join their team in the FREE STATE BRANCH
Sales Representative to be responsible for generating leads and meeting sales goals.

• Generating leads
• Identify and establish contact with potential customers
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers
• Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
• Maintaining client records
• Assisting customers with queries related to products, pricing and availability
• Servicing of new and existing customers
• Completing of call reports
• Assisting customers with technical advice and queries
• Opening up of new sustainable accounts
• Achieving monthly target
• Establishing, developing and maintaining good customer relationships
• Identify new opportunities for potential sales
• Accurately report on market trends, pricing and projects
• Expedite sales orders
• Work closely with Internal Sales staff to ensure best possible service to customers
• Check stock, do quotes and process sales orders on Syspro
• Assisting the Counter Sales staff when required
• Sort out account queries and follow up on outstanding payments

REQUIREMENTS

• Syspro experience required
• Candidate must have 3-5 years experience in selling steel and steel related products
• Must have experience within a Retail environment
• Experience as a Sales Representative will be a big advantage
• Sound knowledge of the Free State province and surrounding areas
• Must be target driven regarding turnover and gross profit
• Understanding of sales process and dynamics
• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment

Must have a valid drivers licence