Sales Rep (EC & GP)

• Develop
  and execute strategic sales plans to achieve targets in the toweling sector.
  
• Manage
  and grow a portfolio of key B2B and B2C clients across retail, hospitality,
  wholesale and additional sectors.
  
• Maintain
  working relationships with existing clients to ensure that they receive
  exceptional service and to identify new sales opportunities.
  
• Conduct
  product presentations, pricing negotiations, and contract management.
  
• Collaborate
  with internal teams including marketing, Key Account Managers, production, and
  logistics.
  
• Identify
  prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage
  sales cycle to close new business in all service categories.
  
• Prepare
  concise and accurate reports, proposals, product displays, and other required
  documentation for executive -level presentations
  
• Achieve
  monthly goals and weekly sales targets by assessing current client needs and
  potential client opportunities.
  
• Achieve
  agreed -upon sales targets and KPIs for the role.
  
• Work
  closely with the Key Account Managers to ensure that quotas are being met and
  company standards are being upheld.
  
• Expedite
  the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
  
• Identify
  and pursue new business opportunities within the region and across borders.
  
• Provide
  regular market intelligence and customer feedback to the collective team.
  
• Attend
  trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings as required.
  
• Manage
  and oversee the factory outlet as part of the job requirement.
  

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification or similar
  
• 2 -3 years relevant experience in B2B sales,
  preferably within the textile or toweling industry
  
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Must have good communication and problem -solving
  skills
  
• Strong network of industry contacts is a
  plus
  
• Proven track record of exceeding sales
  targets and managing high -value accounts
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and
  relationship -building skills
  
• Self -motivated, target -driven, and
  strategic in approach
  
• Willingness to travel
  as required
  
• Drivers license with own transport
  

Knowledge:

• Business
  principles
  
• Company
  economics
  
• Sales
  and marketing principles and methodologies
  
• Manufacturing
  Environment
  

•  Ability
  to hunt and secure new business. 
  
•  Planning
  and organization, with good time management skills. 
  
• Computer
  literacy (MS Office application and Syspro) 
  
• Excellent
  Verbal and written communication 
  
• Report
  writing with good Interpersonal skills 
  
• Logical
  thinking &Innovative thinking
  
• Problem
  solving and Decision -making 
  
• Analytical
  and evaluative thinking 
  
• Achieving
  sales, profitability, and budget goals 
  
• Excellent
  selling, negotiation and communication skills