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Permanent - External Technical Sales Representative - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Permanent - External Technical Sales Representative - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa
  • Drive sales through strategic processes, not just by waiting for orders.
  • Conduct thorough research on potential customers to identify key decision-makers, operations, and challenges.
  • Engage customers in the initial outreach, clearly communicating how our products can help them achieve their business goals.
  • Follow up effectively to secure meetings and advance the sales process.
  • Deliver persuasive presentations that align our product offerings with the customer's specific needs.
  • Proactively manage the sales process, identifying and addressing potential blockers.
  • Understand business fundamentals to ensure sales efforts are financially beneficial for both parties.

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Inherent Requirements Experience and Skills
  • Sales Expertise: 3-5 years of experience in a sales role, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Exposure to mining in Africa
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong background in business or engineering, with experience in selling valves and/or actuators (essential)
  • Research and Problem-Solving: Ability to conduct deep research into customer needs and propose tailored solutions.
  • Communication and Presentation: Excellent communication skills, capable of creating and delivering impactful presentations.
  • Proactivity and Organization: A proactive approach with strong organizational skills, able to handle the sales process from start to finish.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of how businesses operate and how to ensure sales efforts align with financial goals.
  • French speaking an advantage.
Attitude and Values
  • Integrity: Strong commitment to doing the right thing, even when it's difficult.
  • Customer Focus: Understanding that our customers' success is key to our own.
  • Excellence: Dedication to being excellent in all aspects of work.
  • Innovation: Openness to new ideas and approaches in sales.
  • Valuing Employees: Commitment to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$64,600/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Common Technologies
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