Our client is a leading brand in stationary and office furniture. They are seeking an energetic, organized and self-regulating individual who has experience in sales to join their team in Ladysmith.

Responsibilities

• Actively grow customer base in Ladysmith and surrounding areas – Harrismith, Winterton, Bergville, Ezakheni, Northern Drakensberg, Colenso and Qwa Qwa.
• Applicants must have the necessary skills to prepare quotes and perform sales related commercial calculations.
• Applicants must have the ability to negotiate at both corporate and SMME levels and must be able to cold canvas when necessary.
• Prepare and maintain call cycle plan for customers assigned to your area.
• A deep understanding of the Tender environment and how to access RFQ’s from a range of different portals.
• Maintain a level of customer service by following up on customer queries, complaints, and requests.
• The ability to work with parastatals, SOES and other similar government departments to drive the companies brand.
• Regular feedback to management.
• To work with sales teams across the KZN region to ensure maximum impact of the BBBEE Sales program.

Requirements

• Matric
• A valid code 8 driver’s licence with own car.
• Able and willing to travel and stay overnight.
• Previous experience in a sales and marketing environment with a sales qualification would be an advantage.
• Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans - Any other language will be an advantage)
• A general knowledge of the companies brand of products i.e. Stationery, IT Supplies, IT Hardware, Catering and Hygiene, Scholastic supplies, Optiplan Filing and Office Furniture products would be advantageous.
• Applicants must have intermediate computer skills i.e. Outlook Express, Excel and Word.

Personal attributes and skills

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Customer satisfaction-oriented.
• Self-regulating.
• Ability to work with great accuracy
• Able to work in a stressful environment
• Resilience and perseverance is inherent to the job.