Job Title: Sales Consultant Location: Cape Town, South Africa Salary Market Related R15 - R25000 based on experience.
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Consultant to join our team in Cape Town.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating quality leads, converting them into sales, and maintaining long-term relationships with clients.
This role involves a mix of telephonic, email, and face-to-face interactions, participation in trade shows, and collaboration with various departments to achieve sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities: Generate quality leads by making contact via telephone, email and face to face and turning them into opportunities for sales.
Generate leads relating to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and other sales/tender related portals Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, networking sessions to generate leads.
Assist walk in customers and attend to incoming calls.
Receive sales enquiries and provide quotations, product / service information, drawings, support and pricing.
Capture customer information, including addresses and phone numbers, for future follow-up.
Process estimates, sales orders and purchase orders.
Convert leads to sales through good communication, follow-ups and positive attitude.
Build long term relationships and uphold the relationships with clients to ensure they remain satisfied, that their questions are answered, and that their needs are met Follow sales strategies and achieve monthly targets.
Create a positive and lasting relationship with suppliers Pay attention to competitors and their activities within the industry.
Ensure that all administration relating to sales is efficiently completed.
Work closely with other departments and find opportunities to cross sell / upsell.
Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and involve management in product knowledge initiatives.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures Follow up with clients to make sure that they are satisfied with products Always look for new ways to make products attractive to customers Help improve brand awareness and a social media presence with the marketing department.
Collaborate with the marketing department to develop and implement new sales strategies Meet with other associates and sales consultants to discuss innovative ways to effectively sell to customers Care for company tools provided and adhere to company policies in an around the care of these tools.
Build rapport with customers through friendly, engaging communication.
Ad hoc duties.
Requirements: Proven experience in sales, preferably in a similar role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to generate leads and convert them into sales.
Strong customer service skills.
Good understanding of sales processes and strategies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in using CRM systems and other sales-related software.
Willingness to participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and networking sessions.
Benefits: Competitive salary.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Access to company tools and resources to aid in sales activities.