Tools & Rivets Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
Do you have a technical background and are confident visiting factories, workshops and industrial customers, with a commercial drive to identify opportunities and grow sales?
 
Our client is looking for a relationship-focused Sales Representative who is a strong communicator, follows through on commitments and takes pride in building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Matric, or equivalent qualification 3-5 years' experience in similar role A valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle Proactive and genuinely driven to find new business Comfortable prospecting, cold calling and approaching new customers Confident visiting factories, workshops and industrial customers Technically minded and comfortable working with tools and equipment Strong at building and maintaining customer relationships Self-motivated and able to manage their own time and customer base Target-driven and commercially minded A strong communicator who follows through on commitments DUTIES Identify and develop new business opportunities within the industrial, manufacturing and engineering sectors Conduct proactive prospecting, cold calling and customer outreach to generate new sales opportunities. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers. Conduct regular customer visits to factories, workshops and industrial sites to understand customer requirements and identify opportunities. Assess customer applications and recommend appropriate products, riveting tools, equipment and technical solutions. Develop a thorough understanding of the company's product range and provide customers with accurate product information and advice. Demonstrate products and equipment to customers and provide guidance on correct usage and applications. Assist customers with basic technical queries and troubleshoot product or equipment-related issues where required. Prepare and follow up on quotations, enquiries and sales opportunities through to completion. Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities and pipeline information. Monitor and manage a portfolio of existing customers while continuously developing new business. Keep up to date with industry developments, competitor activity, customer needs and new product offerings. Achieve agreed sales targets, budgets and key performance indicators. Attend customer meetings, trade shows, exhibitions and industry-related events where required. Provide regular feedback to management regarding market opportunities, customer requirements, competitor activity and potential new business. Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.