TRAFFIC Gauteng

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

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Permanent - Sales Representative - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa
  • Call on existing independent stationery customers and grow their sales volumes/Market Share
  • Servicing the JHB and surrounding areas including Middleburg, Witbank, Klerksdorp
  • Develop new business
  • Maintain regular call cycle
  • Maximize all merchandising opportunities
  • Plan and implement promotional activity to launch new products / focus on existing products and implement P.O.S.
  • Liaise with customer DC to ensure accurate knowledge of stock status
  • Achieve monthly set budgets to meet targets
  • Maintain sound, ethical business relationships
  • Present product training to stationery customers
  • Conduct competitor surveys as necessary and display surveys.
  • Plan and coordinate Trade Shows.
Inherent Requirements
  • Minimum Grade 12 Sales and Marketing Qualification advantageous
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years sales representative experience
  • Experience in sales to stationery market
  • Chain store experience a plus
  • Very good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Presentation skills for training of customers
  • Computer literacy on MS Office advantageous
  • Report writing skills and administration skills
  • Ability to plan, prepare and achieve sales budgets
  • In possession of an unendorsed valid driver's license
  • Prepared to work after hours and on week-ends for trade shows, promotions etc.
  • Prepared to travel to Middleburg, Witbank, Klerksdorp
  • Pref windows exp. word Excel, Power Point advantage

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel positions

Salary Benchmark
$64,600/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel 365 Google Jamboard Microsoft Outlook 365 Microsoft Dynamics 365