Job Description
About the Role
As a Technical Sales Person in Brights Hardware’s Irrigation Department, you will play a crucial role in assisting customers with technical support and assistance in choosing products that meet their specific needs. Your primary objective is to achieve customer satisfaction, generate sales, and promote sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend to customers in a professional, competent, and helpful manner.
- Generate new business opportunities and maintain existing customer relationships to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
- Advise and assist customers regarding technical aspects of merchandise.
- Assist with the ongoing management of stock by way of product inventories and participating in stock takes, including perpetual stock takes.
- Control and maintain acceptable stock levels and liaise with relevant departments regarding replenishment of stock when necessary.
- Advise the customer on products: price, specification, delivery, warranties, and any other information pertinent to the use and care of the product.
- Advise customers on alternatives within the range of the product to further ensure customer needs are satisfied.
- Maintain and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the company’s product ranges and any additions/changes to it.
- Attend to admin tasks including, but not limited to maintenance and updating of customer book, special orders file, submitting invoices and other relevant paperwork.
- Ensure merchandising is done according to the company’s merchandising standards and that the products are priced correctly.
- Maintain good housekeeping of work area.
Requirements
- Matric or 3x Completed Intercept courses equating to total of 120 credits.
- Candidates with no Matric will only be considered for this position if they have 7 years experience in Technical Sales in specific trade.
- 7 Years Sales experience
- 3 Years in retail/hardware giving technical advice to customers
- Brights Induction (Service excellence)
- 7 intermediate technical supplier competency certificates
- Intermediate level merchandising standards / In-house return per square meter standards
- Demonstrate Standard Operating Procedure knowledge unattended at 100% accuracy
- External Sales technique course
- Demonstrate above-average sales technique
- Asserts problem-solving ability
- Advanced technical product knowledge (achieve 100% in assessment)
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)
Qualifications
No formal education or qualifications are required for this position.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details are not mentioned in the original job description.
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About Sales Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the sales profession is a widely sought-after career path, with many individuals seeking to succeed in this field due to its dynamic nature and potential for high earnings. Generally, the job market trends indicate a strong demand for skilled sales professionals across various industries. This demand is often driven by companies’ need to expand their customer bases, increase revenue, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Typically, the salary range for sales positions in South Africa varies widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and individual performance. While broad ranges can be difficult to estimate, it is generally common for junior sales roles to offer salaries within the R200 000 – R400 000 per annum bracket, while senior or executive-level sales positions may command higher salaries of R500 000 – R1 million per annum. However, please note that these figures are approximate and can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills for sales professionals in South Africa typically include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of product knowledge, negotiation and persuasion abilities, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Other essential skills often include the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
Sales professionals can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. Companies in these sectors often require sales teams to be highly adaptable, customer-focused, and results-driven.
For those looking to advance their careers in sales, there are numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Typically, senior sales roles involve managing teams of sales professionals, developing new business strategies, and identifying new revenue streams. With experience and dedication, it is possible to move into leadership positions or explore related career paths such as account management, business development, or sales management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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