External Sales Consultant

Our client a leader in office furniture supply and manufacture is looking for an External Sales Consultant to join their team.The reason for this role is to generate new business, grow existing customer base, and to meet and exceed sales objectives.Requirements:Grade 12Sales and Marketing qualification.3- 5 years proven sales track record.Computer Literate.JDE Knowledge (advantageous).Interior Design background (advantageous).Responsibilities:Sales Income:Meet intake, invoicing target, and GP values.Maintain existing clients.Expand existing client base.Build relationships with clients and suppliers.Liaise with designer.Convert scale of measurement.Provide Technical specifications to manufactures according to customer requirements.Obtain cost on projects.Draft proposals timely containing:Quotes in JDESpecifications in depth with understanding all aspects of applications.Concept pictures/ images.Fabric/ wood samples.Presentations/ Power point.Company terms and conditions.Presentation proposals to client.Process amendments if required.Discussion of payment terms at presentation stage.Work closely with Branch Manager.Attend site meetings and general follow up meetings.Debtors:Assist Debtors department with product related queries holding up payment.Sales Admin:Translate proposals to JDE.Process internal documents i.e. collections notes, service notes, installation documents.Brief and interact with installation teams.Ensure all documents are in place before processing an order:Purchase order is perfect in relation to JDE quote.Cash sales management.50% deposit where applicable.Supplier's costing.Plan, coordinate, communicate deliveries and installations to team members.Conduct site visits and inspections before and during installations.Complete snag lists and hand over client.Other:Load daily activity on JDE.Formulate prospects, weekly and monthly forecasts for Branch Manager.Conduct showroom presentation.Knowledge sharing.Job Attributes:Competitive character with "can do attitude:.Prepared to work long hours.Flexible and Professional.Pay attention to detail and problem solving.Adhere to policy and procedures.Understand work-flow process.Work well under pressure.Time management and self- starter.Excellent communication skills.Able to apply product knowledge.Understand client needs.Provide innovative ideas.Apply knowledge of factories/ suppliers.Solve customer and supplier problems effectively.Good admin and computer skills.Good business ethics.