South Africa: Internal Sales

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Sales BASIC SALARY : R18 000.00 R23 000.00 Commission Benefits START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate REQUIREMENTS: Matric. Valid drivers license. Previous sales experience. Good communication skills. Strong understanding of space planning and design. Good sales techniques. Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices Proficiency in English and Afrikaans. Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality. Basic administration skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Cin7 and HubSpot is beneficial. DUTIES: Work primarily in the showroom to assist customers with their lighting requirements. Upsell at every possible opportunity by collecting detailed information about projects and the professionals involved. Build, maintain, and consistently grow a strong client base. Source and develop prospective new clients to generate business and optimize sales. This includes making and reporting on the required number of cold calls via: In-person visits to offices, factories, and construction sites. Read drawings and extract bills of quantities for lighting requirements. Create lighting layouts/designs (positioning of lights on drawings) in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices. Prepare technical and architectural product specifications according to client requirements. Communicate with clients at all stages of the project. Submit clear quotations and proposals for current and prospective clients Consistently reach and exceed monthly sales targets. Research and stay up to date with lighting trends, technology, and industry standards. Facilitate showroom visits and present products to existing and prospective clients. HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:00 – 16:00 Every 1st & Last Saturday: 09h00 13h00 (on a rotational basis; some months you wont work on a weekend)