External Sales Representative – Building and Construction SolutionsLocation: Kempton ParkSalary: R30 000 Basic plus Pension, Medical Aid, Fuel card, car allowance and Commission.Minimum Requirements:Matric CertificateValid Driver's licence is essential.Computer Literacy is essential (MS Office)Minimum 5-10 years of Sales Rep/Technical sales experience is essentialRelevant Sales/Technical Engineering diploma/degree will be an advantageSyspro experience is preferredExcellent 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 the building and construction industry is preferredA good understanding of the Building industry will be an advantageMust be able to work independentlyMust be able to work under pressureMust be able to do extensive travellingDuties:Ensure increased customer awareness and maintain/increase market shareEnsure optimal growth by providing excellent customer serviceMeet and improve annual budgets – inherent 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.Frequent calling on customers (visits)Assist tender pricing when in office.Analyse customer needs by reporting on calls made to customers and submits to the Sales Manager on a weekly basisCheck material availability when quotingAssist to maintain customer pricelists and customer databaseAssist with monthly material forecastAssist customers with cutting lists / drawing office requestsAssist with credit applications and rep reports for the debtor's departmentAssist with the resolution of customer complaintsAssist customer with technical info, brochure and installation proceduresGeneral admin / perform own filingAssist with additional tasks as requested by management from time to timeUphold the company's code of ethicsEnsure excellent customer service to clients