Sales Representative at Staff Solutions

• Our client is looking for an energetic and results-driven Sales Representative to manage and grow their customer base across the Eastern Cape.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing business, developing new business opportunities, achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service.
• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Eastern Cape commercial market, be confident approaching decision-makers and have the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Experience or knowledge of the fuel industry will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the existing customer base across the Eastern Cape.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the region.
• Achieve agreed sales, volume and net profit targets.
• Conduct cold calling, prospecting and client visits to generate new business.
• Contact prospective clients and present proposals.
• Meet daily and weekly customer call and prospecting targets.
• Secure new customer accounts and achieve agreed site acquisition targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
• Provide timely and effective solutions based on customer requirements.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.
• Keep management informed of market developments, customer requirements and new business opportunities.
• Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and complete the required reporting.
• Travel extensively throughout the Eastern Cape to service customers and develop new business.
• Take accountability for achieving regional sales, volume and profitability targets.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• 1–3 years' sales experience.
• Experience in the fuel industry will be advantageous.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Eastern Cape.
• Good knowledge of the Eastern Cape and commercial market.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales background with a proven ability to achieve targets.
• Excellent prospecting and business development skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Excellent relationship management and customer service skills.
• Confident engaging with decision-makers.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive and target-driven approach.

Personal Attributes

• Honest, loyal, reliable and trustworthy.
• Energetic and self-motivated.
• Proactive with a strong can-do attitude.
• Positive and solution-oriented.
• Hands-on approach.
• Results-driven and accountable.
• Strong team player.
• Independent and able to take initiative.
• Professional and confident.
• Able to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organisation.