Sales Specialist - Johannesburg at Engen

Who you are

• You are highly motivated to maximize sales opportunities in the Automotive and/or manufacturing industries specifically Industrial Lubricants sales.
• You have built meaningful business relationships with large industrial, manufacturing, automotive franchise and OEM customers.
• You are an expert at identifying business opportunities and maintaining customer base.
• You are passionate about people, relationship building and results.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills dealing with company directors/ executives, procurements officers and shop floor personnel
• You have a reputation for providing excellent service, adding value to clients and growing your sales portfolio.

What you've done before

Baseline:

• NQF level 6 (in Science, Engineering, Business or related) 
• Minimum 3 years sales and technical related experience
• knowledge of Automotive and Industrial manufacturing environment in South Africa
• Experience working with Tier 1 clients and executive management.

Advantageous:

• 5+ years’ experience in sales and marketing
• Ability to work individually and successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage your portfolio and understand the demands of the business environment.
• Advanced selling technique knowledge, technical skill or desire to acquire same

What you'll be doing

• Proactively increase sales of Industrial Lubricants through existing customers
• Building a new customer base and identifying opportunities
• Measuring results against volume plan, budget plan and profitability 
• Creating environment for customers to recommend your service and products
• Maximizing sales and profitability through achieving and exceeding business plan.
• You will create strong brand image
• You will leverage on regional and national opportunities to grow your business.

Exciting Challenges you might face in the role

• Applies knowledge of Industrial Lubricants products in the marketplace to advance the organisation’s business goals
• Driving the Engen brand and products to customers in the Automotive and Industrial space.
• Creates opportunities for growth