Port Elizabeth: Industrial coating sales rep

Duties & Responsibilities: Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers face to face Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships Reach out to customer leads through cold calling Resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within planned call schedule schedule Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends Continuously improve through feedback and development Requirements Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Decorative, Automotive or Industrial) Excellent knowledge of MS Office, reporting writing skills (listen, observe and report) Ability to build productive business professional relationships Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills Ability to create and deliver presentations, solutions and next steps Relationship management skills and openness to feedback