External Sales Executive

Job Title: Sales Representative / Associate External

Job Summary
A dynamic and results-driven individual is required to join our team as a Sales Representative/Associate. The ideal candidate will sell screen and digital printing and/or signage products to business and industrial establishments. This role involves managing client relationships, identifying new sales opportunities, and delivering exceptional service to achieve sales targets.

Location : Newlands , Gauteng 

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Client Management

• Compile and maintain a list of prospective customers as sales leads.
• Travel within the assigned territory to engage with regular and prospective clients to secure orders.
• Deliver professional presentations on company products and services.
• Provide accurate price quotes, and credit terms, and prepare sales contracts for client approval.
• Estimate delivery timelines in consultation with the production team to ensure client expectations are met.

Reporting and Problem Solving

• Prepare and maintain reports on business transactions and keep detailed expense accounts.
• Resolve routine customer concerns and complaints; escalate complex issues to management as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends by reviewing trade literature for new developments and products.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a strong sense of initiative.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with senior-level clients.
• Demonstrates resilience and a persistent approach to achieving goals.
• Identifies client needs and ensures task completion with a sense of ownership.
• Capable of strategic thinking and solution-oriented problem-solving.

Qualifications and Skills

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (a tertiary qualification in sales or a related field is advantageous).

Language Skills

• Proficient in reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Capable of writing clear, professional correspondence.
• Skilled in presenting information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.

Mathematical Skills

• Proficient in basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Reasoning Ability

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define issues, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Aptitude for applying common sense to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and heat.
• Noise levels are typically moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.