Technical Sales Rep

JOB PURPOSE

To play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives.

Subject always to instructions from your manager, you will be required to perform and / or assist in some or all of:

Selling

• Achieve monthly targets as jointly agreed by management
• To Physically call existing and potentially new clients ascertaining their needs and requirements
• Generate sales and record the order details or receive the order on an official order form
• Be able to advise and recommend to customers the company product
• Do related selling in suggesting alternatives
• Promote and sell new products and inform customers of specials

Planning

• Handle pricing in terms of customers category and managers instructions
• Before generating the order check the customer’s credit worthiness
• Urgent orders must be telephoned through to the branch while others must be generated through the normal procedures
• Once the sale has been generated on the computer system ensure that the relevant copies are given to the correct departments for processing as per branch procedures

Customer service

• Service major accounts by giving them preferential treatment
• Telephonically keep in contact with clients if restricted to the branch premises for whatever reason
• Assist with urgent deliveries when requested by management
• Ensure that all samples and goods delivered by yourself is always accompanied by official documentation

Sales meeting

• Attend weekly sales meetings

Tenders

• Hand in tenders and attend tender openings
• Report back to management regarding the tender as soon as possible
• Complete tender documents where necessary by obtaining best prices and with managers authorization

Housekeeping

• The warehouse including the shelves and floor must be kept clean

Security

• Ensure that security regulations are adhered to at all times

General

• Assist management with additional duties that are fair and reasonable
• Feedback to area managers
• Expediting of priority orders
• Ensuring brochure stands are full
• Keep displays neat and tidy
• Assist with stock take when required