Sales Executive (B2B) - Refrigeration Equipment

Johannesburg - This is position a sales executive position requiring goods sales and business development skills. The incumbent will need to create sales and relationships predominantly in the retail franchisee and independent retail , outlet markets.Key responsibilities:Identify and call on key markets and customersIdentifies correct product offering and formulates proposals - large capital outlays for clientsProactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basisDealing with owners, buyers, engineers, store managers and regional managers of major retail chainsDeals with requests for quotations and information requirementsEnsures after sales service levels are well maintainedIdentifying short- and long-term growth opportunitiesKeeping up to date with market trends and competitor activityAchieving sales budget requirementsSkills and Competencies required:Persistent and skilled at selling and negotiatingPeoples person/sales orientationEntrepreneurial driveAble to sell and close the deal regarding capital goodsBusiness development/setup experienceExperience in working across functions to improve customer serviceAble to manage time and projects effectivelyAbility to think through and solve problems methodicallyHigh degree of personal integrity and professionalismQualifications and Experience required:A university/college degree/diploma from an accredited institution preferred but not mandatoryMinimum 1 – 3 years of strategic sales experience in capital goods space in in a business-to business sales environment would be preferablePrevious project or account managementExperience in the retail environment would be an advantagePC proficiencyThis position requires travel within the Gauteng regionOwn vehicle essentialDrivers license essential