Sales Consultant (Vereeniging) at Smollan

Description
Job Summary:

• To sell renewable energy and financial products, through effective customer engagement and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

In-Store Sales and Marketing

• Carry out Cold calling and self-generating leads
• Sell renewable energy and financial products and services to individuals and companies
• Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating through to effectively closing sales
• Meet weekly and monthly sales objectives
• Provide relevant feedback on competitor and promotional launches to management and  relevant stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team and management

Administration

• Compile weekly and monthly reports based on customer liaison and sales leads
• Identify challenges and ensure corrective actions are put in place timeously
• Ensure relevant reports and figures are completed and delivered to the business within the required timelines
• Maintain an updated database including all activities, partners, and opportunities with their current status
• Management of Operational and Promotional Activity
• Efficiently execute all operational activities of the field
• Protect Company assets in area of responsibility
• Monitor and control stores expenses within allocated budgets
• Ensure compliance with policy and procedures of the Company

Customer Satisfaction and Service 

• Ensure a high standard of customer service levels are maintained at all times 
• Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure effective resolution 
• Identify, contact and build relationships with prospective customers through a combination of  telephone and in-person cold calls, networking and referrals to obtain appointments
• Keep abreast of current technology trends relevant to the Energy & Financial industry
• Provide customized, cost-effective solutions addressing client needs
• Effective client relationship management

Key Competencies:

• Organisational commitment 
• Teamwork & collaboration 
• Relationship building
• Agility 
• Performance & results driven 
• Continuous growth & improvement 
• Resilience & stress management 
• Service excellence 
• Analysis & problem solving 
• Sales orientation
• Quality & detail excellence

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Diploma/NQF level 5,
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in a Sales Environment, preferably within the Energy & Financial industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Sales acumen 

• Marketing principle knowledge 
• Customer service skills 
• Administration skills 
• Communication skills (verbal & written) 
• Computer literacy - MS office suite