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Technical Sales Representative for the Welding Consumables Division based in Roodepoort, South Africa

● To technically introduce and market our full range of welding consumables.

● Manage customer relationships and maximise sales value with a specific focus in the area that will be dedicated to you.

● To ensure that set sales targets and goals are met.

● Drive and maximise sales at every opportunity.

● Build customer/client relationships.

● Negotiate and close sales deals with customers/clients.

● Support in optimising prices and maximising margins.

● Achieve agreed levels of cold calling activity to increase volume and revenue streams.

● Take responsibility for allocated market segments and areas.

● Supply sales forecasting per area and market segments.

● Identify sales opportunities and effectively present key features and benefits of products and services to secure new business.

● Responsible for market research, development and growth.

● Grade 12 and a Sales and Marketing certificate/diploma will be advantageous.

● 3 – 5 Years’ experience in a sales role within a sales/target driven environment and relevant industry.

● Exceptional interpersonal and people skills.

● Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

● Negotiation skills.

● Customer focused with a passion to provide excellent customer service at all times.

● Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Team-player mindset with a high level of dedication to raising the bar for the whole team.

● Considerable knowledge of WASA products and the welding consumable market will be advantageous.

● A high level of numeracy with good attention to detail. Familiarity with data analysis and reporting is non-negotiable.

● Superior telephone etiquette.

● Self and deadline driven, hard-working and persistent.

● Good research skills.

● Persistent and Persuasive.

● Good understanding of entrepreneurial and commercial objectives.

Driver's license essential

If you have not been contacted after 7 days’, consider your application as unsuccessful