External Sales Consultant

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assist in the growth of the company's market share.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):Sell products by establishing contact.Maintain and develop relationships with customers by providing support, information, and guidance.Recommend solutions.Visit and quote customers.Follow up on quotations.Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.Maintain quality service by enforcing company standards.Invoice customers and order stock to complete customer back orders.Make deliveries when needed.Follow up on customer back orders.Complete customer planning.Make cold calls to expand customer base.Arrange and conduct demos on welding machines.Complete company vehicle checklist each Friday and hand to Workshop Foreman.Keep company vehicle clean and tidy at all times.Attend to all job-related administration.Attend to any and all ad-hoc duties required by management.Abide by company's Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.Reach monthly targets and GPs as discussed by Management and according to contract on a monthly basis.ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:Minimum Qualification: MatricTertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.Experience: Minimum 5 yearsOther:Code 8 driver's licence.Experience working with customers and maintaining customer relations.Sales experience.Experience in the welding industry.Problem solving skills.Ability to adapt to environment.Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly.Time management.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Welding machines.Welding consumables.Gas and gas cutting equipment.Power tools.Lifting equipment.Generator.Abrasives.Spares and hand tools.Plasma system.Compressors.
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