Sales Representative

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Sales Representative to join our team in Randburg, Johannesburg.

The person in this role will be responsible for implementing our sales strategy, maintaining and growing the SA Power customer base in Gauteng while achieving steep sales targets. Furthermore, actively source and find new sales opportunities, build pipeline and most importantly, close deals.

Main duties and responsibilities:

- Represent SA Power and sell the company’s products and services to customers.
- Contribute to the region’s sales performance in order to meet sales targets.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers by acting as the interface between the projects and service team and the client.
- Service existing accounts, establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers.
- Making cold calls to new and existing accounts to explore business opportunities.
- Follow up calls to customers who have shown interest during initial contact.
- Drive new sales opportunities through promotional or new product upsell/cross sell/service calls.
- Post-sale call and follow ups, logging all activity and demos with customers.
- Provide proactive feedback gathered from customer engagements regarding suggested changes or improvements to any stakeholders in the business.
- Interdepartmental communication and collaboration to provide exemplary service to customers.
- Conducting technical presentations to customers or demonstrations as requested.
- Manage and interpret customer requirements by speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs.
- Explain products and services to existing/potential customers and assists in selecting those best suited to their needs.
- Maintain technical product knowledge through ongoing self and shared learning with the Product team.
- Analyzing sales trends and competitor information and tailoring unique sales and customer support approach to ensure efficacy of sales call.
- Maintaining records of customer communications and contact information as required.
- Prepare sales quotations, ensure invoicing is done and payments are followed up on.

Required qualifications and experience:

- Grade 12
- Qualification at NQF Level 5/6
- Tertiary qualification preferably in Sales Management or Marketing Management
- 3-5 years’ experience in a customer focused environment, technical sales in particular
- Proven track record in technical sales
- Technical background preferably from the industrial automation industry
- Good computer literacy skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to speak English and Afrikaans
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

As a leading provider of automation solutions, we specialize in developing cutting-edge technologies that streamline industrial processes and enhance efficiency.

At SA Power, we value innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the industrial automation sector while advancing your career in a supportive and challenging environment.

If you are passionate about technology, have a strong desire to learn and grow, and are excited to contribute to the evolution of industrial automation, we want to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and career aspirations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 2024/11/30
Expected Start Date: 2025/01/08