Sales Executive

Extremely successful Office Supplies Company has a superb vacancy available for an External Sales Executive. Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.

The successful incumbent would be required to be the face of the company in the Lowveld region. A key role in the incumbent’s duties would be to make sure that all the future and current customers have a very good understanding of the company’s products. The candidate will have to balance gaining new business and maintaining existing relationships with customers. Must be able to achieve and exceed targets to assist the company to grow its business.

Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12 certificate
• Must have a proven track record in external sales and dealing with large corporate clients
• Must have experience handling large contracts and tenders
• Will be selling stationery, furniture, computer consumables, hardware, paper, catering and hygiene products to the mines and other large corporations
• Valid Driver’s License and own reliable vehicle
• Must be able to deliver first class customer service
• Has to be excellent at canvassing sales
• Proficient at administration and office duties related to the position
• Achieve budgeted GP
• Keeping a call cycle, doing quotations, processing orders, handling queries, maintaining customer cards and filing quotations
• Identify new sales opportunities
• Calling dormant customers in order to revive these accounts
• Submit weekly accurate call reports
• Become familiar with price lists / own products / new products
• Strong organising and prioritising skills are critical
• Excellent communication skills and negotiating skills
• Must be willing to travel extensively
• Tenacity with strong personality ,self-motivated and able to perform with minimum of supervision
• Must be pro-active and able to resolve problems quickly and effectively to our customers’ satisfaction

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a basic salary + commission + car allowance + benefits.

Applicant must reside in the Nelspruit or surrounding area.