External Sales Specialist

Introduction Position Title: CCTV AND ACCESS CONTROL EXTERNAL SALES SPECIALIST Reporting to: Managing Member Based at: Malvern, Germiston Gauteng Package: R15k to R35k/month Basic (R180k-R420K/year) depending on business potential. No Medical Aid. No Provident Fund. About The Company: Our client is a group of companies distributing very well-known brands in South Africa and specialising in general access control solutions like intercom systems, parking management, automatic bollards and turnstiles. They are the market leader in audio and video intercoms and are expanding into home automation and control of photovoltaic systems and other specialised security products. Job Purpose and Overview: If you are looking to take charge of the SALES PROJECTS for our new CCTV and ACCESS CONTROL division in our group of companies, you are able to promote the products and solutions we are going to distribute, provide customer support, and contribute to the success of our Company, then we have an opportunity for you You will need suitable experience and must bring with you an existing client base and proven success in sales projects you have completed. We are looking for a person who can ‘hit the ground running” The successful candidate must be able to start creating turnover immediately. You must have your own reliable transport and be living within close proximity of our offices. You are flexible and a real self-starter, capable of succeeding with minimal supervision. You must have a demonstrable record of achievement preferably in CCVT and Access Control fields, a level of acumen commensurate with this important role and a real can-do attitude. Experience and Skills Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales / internal sales / counter sales. Have an existing portfolio of projects and customers you have already assisted and which you can easily continue to assist in the future. Experience in calling on existing and assigned customers in accordance with call cycles agreed with the company Manager. Develop new customers in accordance with the Company’s strategy. Experience in designing CCTV systems matching Customer’s needs and features available from the systems we distribute. When required, serve and assist customers at the Office trade counter; Be able to give product demonstrations and POC at the office or at the customer premises. Rendering excellent after sales service to customers including technical support and information in the initial phase of the project. Be able to prepare and process quotations, orders, invoicing and preparing packaging of the products. Experience in a distribution environment is a plus. You have a good understanding of how to fault find on CCTV systems. Knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) You are strongly committed to customer satisfaction, prepared to go the extra mile, eager to learn and understand and be proactive. You have a good knowledge of IT networks and are able to work with them. Installation background is a bonus. Qualifications: Matric CompTIA A+ and N+ or equivalent CCTV and Electronics Installation Certifications THE TERRITORY You will be based at our office in Malvern East, Germiston. You will be required to interact with our customers on a national basis even though our main area is Gauteng. However, there is no limitation on the territory. THE PACKAGE The role attracts: A basic salary which can range from R15k up to R35k/month Basic (R180k-R420K/year) based on the business potential you bring and your proven sales expertise. 15 days holiday per year. Please Note: During or after the first interview at the company office in Johannesburg, the candidates will be required to do a technical test to assess their knowledge and capabilities as well as their areas of strength and weakness. The test will consist in designing a CCTV system after having received a brief from a potential customer. #J-18808-Ljbffr