Technical Sales Representative - Johannesburg at Danté Personnel Recruitment

• Our Client, a well-established coatings manufacturer in Modderfontein Edenvale, is looking for the services of a Technical Sales Representative

Minimum requirements:

• Matric or relevant NQF 4 qualification
• Minimum 2-4 years experience within a similar role
• Essential sales experience with crack fillers, sealers and waterproofing products
• Own customer base for greater Gauteng advantageous
• Demonstrable sales ability and sales track record (non-negotiable)
• Demonstrable ability to generate and close new business
• Retail sales, hardware experience or coatings experience beneficial
• Own dependable transport essential
• Must reside within reasonable proximity (preferably East Rand area)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Sales and profit driven
• Excellent customer service orientation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow the business Johannesburg and Pretoria
• Maximize product, line and channel penetration and sales in the retail market
• Sell the company’s products through all suitable channels possible – specific focus on sales
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales and financial targets and any additional targets which may be set by the company from time to time (new accounts, non-billing accounts, key products, call activity etc)
• Develop sales action plans relating to product, brand, geographic area and sales channel in order to ensure that set targets are achieved and exceeded (as required)
• Regular meetings and feedback to/from retailers with regards to stock holding, sales performance, issues etc (as required)
• Build relationships with key staff such as buyers, heads of departments and merchandisers
• Regular inspection of merchandising, the condition of products, material and displays
• Maximize sales opportunities using seasonal and special promotions