REMOTE EXTERNAL SALES CONSULTANT IN PORT ELIZABETH

Job Position: Remote External Sales Consultant Ref: 3464 - Lauren Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R18 000 to R25 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification – includes basic, target based commission, travel allowance, company cellphone with allowance of R1300 per month + company Provident Fund 5 % after probation period. Petrol reimbursed Qualifications / Requirements • To start as soon as possible • Valid drivers license essential • Must be willing to travel, cover about 5500 km a month in the area with 6 to 8 nights out per month • Minimum of 3 years Sales Representative experience • Good computer skills including MS Excel • Preferable age between 28 and 35 • Must be able to self-manage and must have a clear understanding of KPI’s in respect of their job spec • Sales skills and ability to close deals with customers • Able to deal with customer complaints and follow through to the end • Excellent communication skills • Able to follow call-cycles to liaise with customers on a regular basis • Must complete a polygraph test to be considered for employment Key Performance Areas: • Develop an excellent knowledge and understanding of price list and catalogues • Learn and understand products and stock codes • Understand Sage X3 and all functionalities • Know and understand customer pricing • Collaboration and teamwork are key to the success of achieving customer goals • Sales: - Meeting and exceeding sales budgets - Servicing existing client base - Increase spend in all categories with existing client base - Focus on sales categories in line with company objectives - New business development - Opening new accounts - Focussing on non-buying accounts - Driving specials and promotions - Proactively setup promotions with customers - In-store merchandising, building of displays, floor stand etc • Planning: - Familiar with price lists / own products / new products - Plan monthly call cycles - Set monthly goals per customer and plan accordingly - Plan and integrate sales activities and goals with internal buddy - Set monthly goals with internal sales - Plan call cycle in advance monthly with internal sales • Administration: - Administration and office duties where necessary - Prepare weekly and monthly reports - Maintain call cycle one month in advance - Analysis of sales by product category / customer - Ensure customer electronic details are updated and current Responsibility: Qualifications / Requirements • To start as soon as possible • Valid drivers license essential • Must be willing to travel, cover about 5500 km a month in the area with 6 to 8 nights out per month • Minimum of 3 years Sales Representative experience • Good computer skills including MS Excel • Preferable age between 28 and 35 • Must be able to self-manage and must have a clear understanding of KPI’s in respect of their job spec • Sales skills and ability to close deals with customers • Able to deal with customer complaints and follow through to the end • Excellent communication skills • Able to follow call-cycles to liaise with customers on a regular basis • Must complete a polygraph test to be considered for employment Key Performance Areas: • Develop an excellent knowledge and understanding of price list and catalogues • Learn and understand products and stock codes • Understand Sage X3 and all functionalities • Know and understand customer pricing • Collaboration and teamwork are key to the success of achieving customer goals • Sales: - Meeting and exceeding sales budgets - Servicing existing client base - Increase spend in all categories with existing client base - Focus on sales categories in line with company objectives - New business development - Opening new accounts - Focussing on non-buying accounts - Driving specials and promotions - Proactively setup promotions with customers - In-store merchandising, building of displays, floor stand etc • Planning: - Familiar with price lists / own products / new products - Plan monthly call cycles - Set monthly goals per customer and plan accordingly - Plan and integrate sales activities and goals with internal buddy - Set monthly goals with internal sales - Plan call cycle in advance monthly with internal sales • Administration: - Administration and office duties where necessary - Prepare weekly and monthly reports - Maintain call cycle one month in advance - Analysis of sales by product category / customer - Ensure customer electronic details are updated and current Salary: R18000 to 25000 Job Reference #: Remote External Sales Consultant