Sales Consultant (Appliances)

Job Position: Sales Consultant (Appliances)
Ref: 5004
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: R16 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience + company vehicle for travelling, company cellphone, annual performance bonus, 50% medical aid, Pension fund contribution, life insurance cover

Working hours: 7.30 AM to 4.30 PM Monday to Friday + overtime if required

Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Candidates should be of a mature nature that can work and perform under pressure
• Technical knowledge/-experience are essential
• Excellent communicator with proven experience
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel. CRM and or accounting software experience will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment/position
• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• Must have demonstrated the ability to be a keen learner with a “make it happen attitude”
• Must be fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Quality and productivity focused
• Valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:
• Equipment/machinery includes, but is not limited to, commercial and industrial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment and a range of industrial catering equipment such as ovens, fryers, cookers, fridges/freezers etc
• Phones – to be answered immediately and professionally
• Promote, sell and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach
• Perform professional presentations or demonstrations of company product(s) and services(s) to existing and potential customers and to assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs
• Enquiries logged – immediately and all info to be accurately recorded on the system
• Penetrate all targeted accounts and radiate sales from within the company’s client base and generate new leads
• Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare reports
• Build and foster a network of referrals and create new opportunities
• Generate and develop new customer accounts by cold calling
• Ensure that follow ups are done to quotes.
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• Actively manage and schedule to adequately cover assigned territory in a time-efficient manner
• Maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner
• Use marketing data by using applicable sales management software tools to maximise sales efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain accurate records, including sales call reports and expenses
• Quotes – to be completed accurately and sent to customer same day
• Orders – values and order numbers must be captured on the system
• Etiquette – to be always well-mannered
• Handle queries as far as possible to resolve