Sales Representative

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Matric or equivalent & diploma or equivalent post matric qualification in Marketing from an accredited institution.
• Must be fully computer literate in MS Office applications, specifically Excel & Outlook.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales function;
o Understanding of the product & / or hardware retail trade would be beneficial.
• Solid understanding of customer service fundamentals.
• Organised with strong administrative ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply logic and pro-actively address supply chain / customer issues.
• Dynamic with ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interact with customers at various levels & contribute during meetings to clearly
articulate or communicate a point.
• Must be prepared to work after hours as & when the job requires.
• Team player within a production & sales team environment.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Selling timber products to customers within a defined regional target market with a defined product mix ensuring that superior
service and quality standards are maintained in support of the company Vision, Mission and Values Secure and then maintain an
in-depth understanding of customer’s operations aimed at servicing their timber product needs through ongoing interaction with
operations in support of production processes. Perform sales tasks within the company procedures & policies.
By:
• Daily pre- & post sale interaction with customers through meetings, telecoms, e-mail, etc.
• Order taking and make sales offers.
• Monitoring orders, stock & despatching, by planning, controlling, prioritising, and directing customer orders.
• Following sales and marketing strategies / policies / controls as implemented by management.
• Ensuring high service levels to customers.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the product range & production processes.
• As the company and brand ambassador, portray the company image in the market of professionalism.
• Interact with customers in a professional, trustworthy and honest manner maintaining a high level of integrity