External Sales Representative

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an External Sales Representative, placed by Hire Resolve, to work for a leading concrete supplier that serves the construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding the customer portfolio, and building lasting client relationships within an allocated territory. Key aspects of the role include achieving sales targets, preparing quotations and tenders, identifying new business opportunities, monitoring market trends, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout the sales process. Hire Resolve itself is a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals and skilled individuals in permanent and contract employment across various industries, including Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing, and Finance. **What you will do** * Achieve monthly concrete sales targets in terms of volume and value. * Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. * Promote company products, prepare accurate quotations, and adhere to pricing guidelines. * Prepare and follow up on tenders, quotations, and sales opportunities. * Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements. * Liaise with plant managers, internal sales teams, and technical departments to meet customer needs. * Ensure accurate customer zone allocations for pricing and transporter payments. * Resolve customer queries promptly and professionally. * Assist with sales action plans, forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance reporting. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Senior Certificate (Matric) is essential. * A minimum of five years' experience in senior-level sales and client liaison. * A relevant tertiary qualification and/or qualification in concrete technology will be advantageous. * Strong knowledge of concrete products and customer requirements. * Excellent sales, negotiation, and client relationship management skills. * Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and relevant sales systems. * Strong written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills in English. * Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to work under pressure, meet targets, and collaborate effectively. * A self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach. **Who should apply** This position is for an experienced individual with a National Senior Certificate and at least five years of senior-level sales and client liaison experience, preferably with strong knowledge of concrete products and customer requirements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent sales, negotiation, and client relationship management skills, alongside strong written, verbal, and telephonic communication in English. Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office, is required. Applicants should be organised, possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, and be capable of working under pressure, meeting targets, and collaborating effectively. A self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach is also sought. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/sales-marketing/other-sales-marketing/midrand/external-sales-representative-id-7602858 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Agile / Scrum
• Customer service

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