Permanent - External Technical Sales Representative - Africa - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Reporting to: Branch Manager

Position Overview: 

A highly motivated and results-oriented individual is required to join the team as a Technical Sales Engineer. The primary objective of this position is to drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and to secure vendor enlistment within the African Continent.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

CALLING ON AND SERVICING EXISTING CLIENT BASE / EXPANDING EXISTING CLIENT BASE:

Planning and making sales calls. 

Completing and submitting call plans and reports. 

Prepare and submit quotes to customers. 

Prepare and present sales presentations.

CONTRIBUTION TO BRANCH PROFITABILITY:

Ensure that sales budgets are met. 

Planning and executing of market penetration strategies. 

Gain and maintain in depth knowledge on company’s products.

QUALITY OF SERVICE RENDERED:

Liaise with customers on a regular basis to ensure that service levels are meeting expectations.

Evaluate policies and procedures with respect to their impact on customer satisfaction and make recommendations where required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Technical qualification an advantage. 

Extensive technical knowledge of Instrumentation and Valves would be an advantage. 

Good sales background with track record an advantage. 

Must be a self-starter (go getter). 

Must have own reliable transport. 

Be willing to travel outside South Africa within the African Continent. 

Understanding of cross border trade.