Senior Sales Representative - ITB Plastics
Job Desciption
We currently seek to appoint a Senior Sales Representative to be based in Gauteng. The incumbent will be responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through to closure in an assigned territory. She /He will be required to develop and implement an agreed-upon Sales Plan which will meet both personal and business goals as well as an expanding customer base. She/ He will need to be pro-active in contributing to solution orientated teamwork, in full support of the sales and manufacturing divisions, in order to achieve customer satisfaction, revenue and long-term goals in alignment with company values and strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain excellent relationships and grow sales with existing clients
- Identify potential new clients
- Own and manage new product development with customers
- Contribute to the annual business plan in conjunction with Management, which will assist with the goals and focus, to meet or exceed sales budgets.
- Maximize all opportunities in the process of closing a sale resulting in growing the company’s market share
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships to meet company policy and core values, procedures and business ethic codes.
- Address customer complaints, identify and resolve client concerns.
- Follow-up for collection of payment, when necessary.
- Other duties assigned
- Market research: Assist with identifying new opportunities for new products and for the enhancement and development of existing products.
- Monitor and report detailed business information on the competitor activities & pricing, potential collaborators and to identify business opportunities and threats
- Understand the market in which the company operates and how the company’s products and services are used within that market.
Educational Requirements
- Matric or equivalent
- Sales/ Marketing Relevant Qualification
- A BCom Degree in Marketing will be an added advantage
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Sales Representative and at least 8 years in sales with a traceable record.
- Knowledge of the Flexible Packaging Market or packaging sector
Skills and Competencies
- Proven work experience as a Senior Sales Executive
- Knowledge of the Flexible Packaging Market or at least the packaging market
- Excellent people skills with proven customer service competencies
- Willingness to travel when required
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite