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Sales Associate
Canadian Solar South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Job Description
We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our team in Cape Town, South Africa on a full time basis.
Responsibilities- Manage existing accounts and orders as directed by the Regional Sales Manager.
- Answer leads and negotiate prices, volume and contract terms.
- Coordinate with internal departments to resolve commercial, technical and financial objections.
- Manage existing orders and follow up on payments.
- Represent the company's brand to existing and new accounts.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, policies, and external regulations.
- Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- 1+ years of sales experience in the solar industry.
- Sales experience within the Africa region or equivalent international exposure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with CRM tools (SAP and Dynamics) is advantageous.
- Experience with AI tools or chatbots is highly advantageous.
- Result driven approach with a proactive attitude and high initiative.
- Excellent teamwork, communication and intercultural skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, pragmatism and sense of urgency.
- Ability to work autonomously with high flexibility and reliability under pressure.
- Strong planning, organization, accountability and eagerness to learn.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
Fluency in English.
What We Offer- Independent and responsible working style within an international, dynamic company.
- Collaboration with colleagues from over 25 countries.
- Opportunity to actively shape the future of the company.
- Competitive salary package with company social benefits.
- Individual further education and training opportunities.
About This Role
Career insights for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products positions
Salary Benchmark
R42,824/month
R29,904 to
R59,610/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening
Speaking
Negotiation
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R42,824/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
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