Job Description
Sales Representative – Electricity, Water & Gas Metering Solutions
- A Sales Representative is required in the private and public metering space, focused on selling electricity, water, and gas metering solutions and products to customers.
- The ideal candidate is a results-driven, technically minded individual who actively seeks out and engages customer prospects. The role involves providing complete and appropriate solutions for each customer to drive top- and bottom-line revenue growth and profitability
Key Performance Areas
- Promote metering products and services
- Meet and exceed sales targets and budgets
- Analyse and investigate pricing, demand, and competition
- Confer with customers and technical staff to assess equipment needs and determine system requirements
- Conduct market research and cold-call potential customers to identify new markets and opportunities
- Create detailed proposals and formal bid documentation
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations and solution demonstrations to prospective customers
- Communicate new product developments to existing and prospective clients
- Provide accurate sales reports and forecasts
- Manage the full sales cycle from inception to completion
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Spend the majority of time in the field meeting customers and prospecting for new business, rather than working from an office
Skills and Education Required
- Relevant qualification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a private-sector utilities environment
- Proven sales track record in the utilities and metering space (advantageous)
- Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve sales targets
- Strong communication and negotiation skills while maintaining professional customer relationships
- Ability to perform and grow in a competitive environment
- Fluency in English
Application Requirements
- Detailed CV, including a motivation highlighting skills, highest achievements, and a short message explaining suitability for the role
- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
- Supporting documents and relevant certificates
How to Apply
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About Automotive Technician Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape region of South Africa, the automotive industry is a significant sector with many opportunities for skilled technicians. Generally, the demand for trained and experienced automotive technicians remains high, driven by the constant need for maintenance and repairs in the province’s fleet of vehicles.
Typically, salaries for automotive technicians in the Western Cape can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad salary ranges are difficult to pinpoint, it is common for entry-level technicians to earn between R30 000 and R50 000 per annum, with more senior roles potentially commanding higher salaries, often ranging from R60 000 to R100 000 or more, depending on qualifications, experience, and specific company requirements. However, these figures are only general guidelines and may not reflect the actual compensation for individual positions.
Common skills required for automotive technicians in Western Cape include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of vehicle systems and components. Additionally, many employers place a high value on technical certifications, such as those offered by the National Association of Automobile Engineers (NAFE) or the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Other valuable assets often include proficiency in diagnostic tools, experience with computerized engine management systems, and a basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
The automotive industry sector in Western Cape commonly employs technicians across various sub-sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, transportation, and government. In the manufacturing sector, for example, technicians may work on assembly lines, inspecting and maintaining vehicles to ensure they meet quality standards. In contrast, those working in the financial services sector might focus on servicing luxury vehicles owned by high-net-worth individuals or companies.
Career development opportunities are also available for automotive technicians in Western Cape, with many employers providing training programs or career advancement schemes. Typically, technicians can progress from junior roles to senior positions, such as team leader or supervisor, after gaining several years of experience and completing relevant training or certifications.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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