Main job function
Reputable steel distributor is expanding into KZN and is looking for an External Sales Representative to head up their new branch in Durban.
- Maintain a professional company image at all times.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales performance.
- Monitor market conditions in relation to competitors.
- Build strong and successful relationships with clients.
- Bring in new business for the organization.
Qualifications
Matric
Criteria
- A good track record specialising in the marketing of hardwearing and high strength structural steel merchant plates as well as the normal carbon steels (S355JR-AR).
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the above-mentioned steel types and their respective applications.
- Have some experience in the cut to size market although not essential.
- An advantage if the candidate has an existing client base.
- Be able to quote the respective materials.
- Experienced with demonstrated sales results.
- Be in the position to be away from home for prolonged period of time if required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Great persuasive and negotiation skills.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Energetic, Self-Motivated and Determined.
- Passion for Sales.
- Able to operate as part of a team and not as an individual.
- Be self-driven to achieve volume/gross profit/targets.
- Networking Ability.
- Presentable, Well Spoken and Motivated.
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to robynk@armstrongappointments.com