Sales Executive (Perserverance - PE)

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Executive to join our team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within defined countries and market segments by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. Excellent people skills are crucial for building and nurturing new business accounts and customer relationships.

Core Functions of Position:

· Sells and secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach and by creating awareness and growing the Legacy Marine brand.

· Increasing footprint throughout Africa by expanding representative base

· Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.

Details of Function:

· Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.

· Liaises with existing and prospective customers via presentations, all communication mediums, in-person visits and cold calling.

· Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.

· Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.

· Expedites the resolution of customer problems, complaints and all after-sales enquiries.

· Coordinates sales effort with marketing, management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups.

· Identifies and analyses the country/territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customer’s value to the organization and researches potential representatives within.

· Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services.

· Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment.

· Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.

· Identify product improvements or the introduction of new products by keeping abreast of industry trends, competitor and marketplace activities.

· Manage and co-ordinate participation in boat/ trade shows, conventions and associated events.

If you have not heard from us within one week of applying, please assume you have not been successful"