Permanent - Technical Sales Representative - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

Brief Description of Key Performance Areas:

Must meet budgets that are set out annually (Gross Profit) Management of the following: 

Sales calling on current customers (minimum visits per week set by department head) Call Report Management; 

time and attendance

reporting information 

customer platforming

customer feedback

Providing of accurate information to other departments i.e. engineering and workshop.

Ensure customer feedback is provided accurately and timeously. 

Manage customer enquiries to ensure that customer receives and accurate quotes timeously. 

Maintain high levels of customer service. 

Build and maintain customer relationships with customer base. 

Manage and assist with Tenders (If applicable)

Attain a target number of new customers as set by KPI’s. 

Learn and familiarise the company's Product range. 

Prepare and present accurate sales reports for Sales meetings to management.

Adherence to all company health and safety policies

Minimum skills and Knowledge Required:

Matric with Maths and Science

Tertiary education in relevant field

Hydraulic and pneumatic experience would be advantageous

Minimum 5 years sales experience in Fluid Power Industry

Hydraulic and/or Pneumatics course through MerSETA accredited training facility

Technical and mechanical background.

Computer literate

Must have a valid driver licence and own vehicle

Knowledge of SYSPRO- ERP system would be advantageous 

Currently residing in the Durban/KZN area......

Behavioural Dimensions required:

Must be customer orientated, proven sales ability, dynamic, motivated and results driven, must have excellent negotiation and communication skills, good general administration skills

Motivated and must pay attention to detail 

Mature and responsible individual with good time keeping skills 

Have an understanding of the Hydraulics and Pneumatics market 

Must be neat and presentable person with good hygiene 

Must be reliable with ethical values 

Must be able to work under pressure