VAC-1905
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Location: Johannesburg (field-based; territory includes Steelpoort, Rustenburg and Polokwane)
Field Sales Representative
Market related
Location: Johannesburg (field-based; territory includes Steelpoort, Rustenburg and Polokwane)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Market related
Overview
Our client, a specialist engineering company, is looking for a Field Sales Representative to actively develop business within an assigned territory, using proven sales techniques and building long-term customer relationships.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify new business opportunities and evaluate sales prospects
- Develop high-value, trusted relationships with customers
- Arrange and attend customer appointments to promote the company’s products
- Prepare and manage a sales budget; track and report on KPI targets and pipeline
- Deliver sales presentations and contribute to monthly sales meetings
- Negotiate with decision-makers to grow business within customer organisations
- Monitor industry and competitor trends
- Represent the company at exhibitions and industry events
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of Maths, English and Science at school level
- Valid South African driver’s licence
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an external sales environment
- Experience in multi-product / complex solution selling
- Sales pipeline management and commercial awareness
- Willingness to travel and, at times, stay away from home in the assigned territory
Preferred
- Degree or equivalent, preferably engineering/technical
- Knowledge of engineering terminology, engineering drawings, or sealing technology
- CRM experience
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