EXTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE

EXTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE – CAPE TOWN – SALARY -20-30K Our client in the commercial field is looking for an experienced Sales Executive: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / INHERIT REQUIREMENTS Matric CertificateRelevant Sales/Technical Engineering diploma/degree will be an advantageComputer Literacy is essential (MS Office)must have experience selling forklift rental agreements Syspro experience is preferredValid Driver’s licence is essentialMinimum 5-10 years Sales Rep/Technical sales experience is essentialExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsGood knowledge of reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawingsMust be able to actively negotiate and communicate with all customersSound knowledge of South African roof sheeting industry is preferredA good understanding off the Building industry will be an advantageMust be able to work independentlyMust be able to work under pressureMust be able to do extensive travelling DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure increased customer awareness and maintain/increase market shareEnsure optimal growth by providing excellent customer serviceMeet and improve annual budgets – inherit requirementClient queries are responded to timeously.Deliveries are followed up on whenever necessary.Written (typed) quotations are provided to customers.Customers are visited on a regular basis.Ensure customer credit limits are in line with budgeted sales.Frequent calling on customers (visits)Assist tender pricing when in officeAnalyze customer needs by reporting on calls made to customers and submit to the branch manager on a weekly basisAssist with follow up on orders in the factory (backlog report) and communicate progress to customersCheck material availability when quotingAssist to maintain customer pricelists and customer data baseAssist with monthly material forecastAssist customers with cutting lists / drawing office requestsAssist with credit applications and rep reports for the debtors departmentAssist with the resolve of customer complaintsAssist customer with technical info, brochure and installation proceduresGeneral admin / own filingAssist with additional tasks as requested by management from time to timeUphold the company’s code of ethicsEnsure excellent customer service to clients