TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
DURBAN-RICHARDS BAY
Manufacturing
Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical Sales Representative to join their team in Richards Bay.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market share and developing strong customer relationships. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, presenting and selling technical products, solutions and services, preparing quotations, closing sales and ensuring that customer needs are consistently met.
The successful candidate will work closely with technical support and product specialists to provide customers with appropriate solutions, product demonstrations and technical support where required
- Previous experience in a technical sales or sales representative role.
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong business development and customer acquisition skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Ability to understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively.
- Good computer literacy.
- Ability to prepare accurate quotations and work within established pricing and discount structures.
- Technical/product knowledge relevant to the company's products and solutions will be advantageous.
- A valid driver's licence will be advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maximise sales and grow market share by presenting and selling the company's range of products, solutions and services.
- Meet and exceed personal sales targets.
- Conduct ongoing sales canvassing and identify new business opportunities and prospective customers.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Understand customer needs and ensure that expectations are consistently met and managed.
- Generate accurate quotations in line with customer requirements.
- Follow up on quotations and opportunities and ensure speedy closure of deals.
- Ensure compliance with company pricing and discount structures.
- Work closely with technical support and product specialists where required.
- Attend sales meetings and relevant training.
- Maintain an up-to-date sales calendar and manage customer appointments effectively.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Maintain demonstration equipment in a safe and good working condition.
- Conduct product demonstrations for prospective and existing customers.
- Assist with marketing initiatives as required.
- Provide product training to customers where appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to grow existing customer accounts and develop new business.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to:
Please use “Technical Sales Representative – Richards Bay” as the email subject line.