External Sales Representative

A leading Distributor of Industrial Automation products

The Role

You will be responsible for :

• Identifying opportunities for new business development through following up on leads and conducting research on target clients.
• New business generation by meeting potential clients to understand needs and providing relevant solutions.
• Managing the sales process to close new business opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with the existing portfolio of clients.
• Meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly activity and revenue targets.
• Building the sales funnel generating leads via cold calling, emailing and other lead generation activities.
• Handling incoming queries and building good client relationships.
• Ensuring all leads are well qualified by identifying the correct decision makers and understanding their requirements.
• Handing over qualified leads to the sales teams with the objective of closing the sale.
• Maintaining and updating the lead generation database.
• Achieving weekly/monthly targets as set out by the business.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 2-3 years successful external sales record (references to be provided) experience preferably in an industrial automation industry
• Sales background in Engineering, Computer, IT & Networking
• Any recognized qualification in IT/Engineering will be an added advantage
• Operating a CRM system
• MS Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Age: 25 to 30 years
• South African Citizen and valid ID
• Own car and valid Code B driver’s license (PDP license -an added advantage)
• Must reside in Gauteng area
• Travelling is required
• Selling, designing, supporting, and implementing industrial automation applications
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in English
• Positive attitude and highly motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self motivated
• A fast learner
• Respectful
• Good Team worker

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance