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Johannesburg: External Sales Representative, Germiston

Johannesburg: External Sales Representative, Germiston

Posted on 2025-08-12 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Sales
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria: Grade 12 with good computer literacy (tech savvy) and valid drivers Proven sales track record in the flexible plastics industry market segments 5 years experience in external sales in the flexible plastics packaging industry, more specifically in printed flexible plastic packaging Understanding of consumer psychology and customer buying patterns analysis Candidates must be capable of working without supervision whilst achieving sales budgets Honest and possess a stable employment history Knowledge of extrusion and printing of flexible plastic packaging process Fluent in English; Afrikaans and/or Zulu would be an added advantage Ability to source business from identification to onboarding and concluding the sale independently. Willingness to travel within Gauteng province and occasionally outside of the province. Well-established sales representative self-starter to hit the ground running. Effective communication & presentation skills The s uccessful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: Lead Generation: Identify new customers through various channels, such as but not limited to, cold calling, networking, and online research Qualify and onboard new customers Generate and follow up on new sales leads and build a robust sales pipeline for the assigned territory Recommend marketing strategies designed for a specific target market Client Engagement: Conduct face-to-face meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations with potential clients Educating potential customers on the value proposition of the company Understand client needs and recommend appropriate products or services to meet those needs Develop and maintain long-term relationships with new customers through regular face-to-face visits, communication and follow-ups Sales Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions of sales agreements, ensuring a win-win situation for both the client and the company Provide accurate and timely price quotations, proposals, and contracts to prospective clients Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and market conditions Analyse market data to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry changes Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with internal departments, such as internal sales team and product development department, to ensure seamless communication and effective problem resolution Sales Reporting: Maintain and keep detailed records of sales activities, customer interactions including action items, and transactions on a daily basis and report back to management Prepare and submit weekly reports on sales performance and achievements to management Document client preferences, concerns, and key information for future reference Achievement of Sales Budgets: Achieve set sales budgets as outlined by the company Continuously strive to exceed sales goals and contribute to the overall growth of the organization Call Cycle Management: Develop a strategic plan for regular visits to potential/new clients Create a weekly or monthly schedule outlining the timing and frequency of client calls Implement a systematic approach to follow up with leads and clients at predetermined intervals Gather feedback from client interactions and adjust the call cycle strategy accordingly Sal ary: R30 000 R35 000 per month CTC (Pension, Cell allowance, Car allowance, Car insure)

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