Durban: EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTITIVE – Richards Bay

Our client is a high-quality equipment supplier for engineering, welding, and mining companies in South-Africa. They would like to appoint an External Sales Representative to Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assisting the company to grow in the industry. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES): Sell products by establishing contact 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 and visits. Doing cold calls to expand customer base Arranging and doing demos on welding machines Attending to all job-related administration Attending to all ad-hoc duties required by management Abide by the companys SAs Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures Reach monthly targets and GPs as discussed by Management and according to contract monthly ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualification: Matric Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous. Experience: Minimum 5 years Other: Code 8 drivers licence Working with customers and maintaining customer relations Sales experience Experience in the welding industry Problem solving skills Ability to adapt to environment Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly Time management KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Welding machines Welding consumables Gas and gas cutting equipment Power tools Lifting equipment Generator Abrasives Spares Hand tools Plasma system Compressors The Client Offers: – Competitive Market related / Negotiable – Cell Allowance – Commission – Fuel Card / Company use Please Note: Own reliable Transport required.