Job Description
External Technical Sales Representative (JB6223)
Kempton Park, Johannesburg
R20 – R30 000 Basic + Vehicle Allowance + Fuel Card + Commission
Permanent
Seeking a motivated and results-driven External Technical Sales Representative to develop new business and grow customer accounts within the technical and renewable energy sectors.
This is a hands-on external sales role suited to a proactive sales hunter who enjoys prospecting, building relationships and closing new business. The successful candidate will manage the full sales process while developing long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
Experience within the renewable energy sector is highly advantageous, although strong technical sales professionals from related industries will also be considered.
Minimum Requirements:
3+ years experience in external technical sales or business development
Renewable energy industry experience highly advantageous
Strong track record in new business development and account growth
Confident prospecting, cold calling and developing new customers
Strong quotation follow-up and closing ability
Experience managing key customer accounts
Experience using CRM systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office; Pastel experience advantageous
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable working independently
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Willing to travel regularly to customer sites
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prospect and develop new business opportunities across Gauteng
Identify and approach potential customers within targeted technical markets
Conduct regular customer visits and sales meetings
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
Prepare, submit and actively follow up on quotations
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
Manage key customer accounts and identify opportunities for further growth
Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities on the CRM system
Monitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging opportunities
Provide management with feedback on customer requirements and market conditions
Compile and submit accurate weekly sales and pipeline reports
Achieve agreed sales, gross profit and business development targets
What's in it for You?
• Basic salary of R20 – R30 000 per month, negotiable based on experience
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Fuel card
• 4% commission on gross profit generated
• Strong earning potential for a successful sales hunter
• Opportunity to grow within the technical and renewable energy market
• Career development within a growing business
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
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