- Conduct market and industry research to identify new business opportunities and customer needs.
- Engage with existing and prospective customers to develop relationships, understand their requirements, and identify opportunities for additional sales.
- Promote Ecowize’s Pest Control & Hygiene products and services, highlighting quality, value, and environmentally friendly solutions.
- Identify opportunities to provide value-added services that address customer needs and support business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Provide management with feedback on customer needs, market trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for new products and services.
- Develop and maintain a customer database and proactively identify and pursue sales opportunities.
- Develop and implement sales strategies focused on acquiring new customers, growing existing accounts, and expanding market share.
- Prepare, manage, and process customer quotations accurately and within the required turnaround time.
- Negotiate sales and secure business opportunities.
- Initiate invoicing and payment processes and facilitate the handover of confirmed sales to Operations.
- Drive the achievement of monthly sales targets in accordance with the company’s commission policy.
- Liaise with Branch Managers to coordinate product and service delivery.
- Manage the end-to-end invoicing process for outright purchases and jobbing services, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely processing.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- General business operations exposure.
- Proven experience in administration, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Previous experience in a sales environment will be advantageous
- Knowledge of the Pest Control & Hygiene or Cleaning industry will be advantageous.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Excellent client relationship-building skills.
The successful incumbent will have the following skillset:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Professional telephone etiquette.
- Sales-driven and results-oriented.
- Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Confident in identifying sales opportunities and negotiating with customers.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service and upholding the Ecowize values.