Permanent - Technical Sales Representative - Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) - South Africa

Nelspruit Branch - Mpumalanga

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 inquiries 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. 

Prepare and present training internally

Minimum Skills and Knowledge required:

Matric with Maths and Science

Computer literate

Minimum 5 years sales experience in Fluid Power Industry 

Hydraulic and/or Pneumatics course through MerSETA accredited training facility

Must have a valid driver license and own vehicle

Tertiary education in relevant field, minimum 3 years’ experience in sales,

Knowledge of SYSPRO- ERP system would be advantageous 

Hydraulic and pneumatic experience would be advantageous 

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 

Must be able to work underground. 

Valid passport.

Must be able to sleep out for business and training