External Sales Representative – Sasolburg

Our client, based in Sasolburg is an equipment supplier to the Welding, Mining and engineering industries, amongst others. The are adding to their team, and is employing an external sales representative to join their team Main purpose is Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assist in the growth of company.
Maintain and develop relationship with customers by providing support, information, and guidance Recommending solutions
Visiting and quoting customers
Following up on quotation
Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information
Maintain quality service by enforcing company standards
Invoicing customers and order stock to complete customer back orders
Doing deliveries when needed
Following up on customer back orders
Completing customer planning
Doing cold calls to expand customer base
Arranging and doing demos on welding machines
Completing company vehicle checklist each Friday and hand to Workshop Foreman
Keeping company vehicle clean and tidy at all times
Attending to all job-related administration
Attending to any and all ad-hoc duties required by management
Abide by 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: Matric
Qualification: Will be advantageous.
Experience: Minimum 5 years Other:
Code 8 drivers licence
Working with customers and maintaining customer relations
Sales experience
Problem solving skills
Ability to adapt to environment
Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly
Time management Computer literate
It would be beneficial if the candidate has experience with: Welding machines
Welding consumables
Gas and gas cutting equipment
Power tools
Lifting equipment
Generator
Abrasives
PPE
Plasma system
Compressors
The Client Offers: Market Related basic salaryCell allowanceFuel card