Job Ref #: SM-7345
Industry: Sales
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 4
At Smollan, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re shifting our story. We’re looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.
Job Description
Job Summary:
To sell renewable energy and financial products, through effective customer engagement and relationship building.
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Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
In-Store Sales and Marketing
- Carry out Cold calling and self-generating leads
- Sell renewable energy and financial products and services to individuals and companies
- Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating through to effectively closing sales
- Meet weekly and monthly sales objectives
- Provide relevant feedback on competitor and promotional launches to management and
relevant stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with team and management
Administration
- Compile weekly and monthly reports based on customer liaison and sales leads
- Identify challenges and ensure corrective actions are put in place timeously
- Ensure relevant reports and figures are completed and delivered to the business within the required timelines
- Maintain an updated database including all activities, partners, and opportunities with their current status
- Management of Operational and Promotional Activity
- Efficiently execute all operational activities of the field
- Protect Company assets in area of responsibility
- Monitor and control stores expenses within allocated budgets
- Ensure a high standard of customer service levels are maintained at all times
- Gather feedback from customer complaints, queries and requests and ensure effective
resolution
- Identify, contact and build relationships with prospective customers through a combination of telephone and in-person cold calls, networking and referrals to obtain appointments
- Keep abreast of current technology trends relevant to the Energy & Financial industry
- Provide customized, cost-effective solutions addressing client needs
- Effective client relationship management
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Key Competencies:
Organisational commitment
Teamwork & collaboration
Relationship building
Agility
Performance & results driven
Continuous growth & improvement
Resilience & stress management
Service excellence
Analysis & problem solving
Sales orientation
Quality & detail excellence
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Diploma/NQF level 5,
Minimum Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in a Sales Environment, preferably within the Energy & Financial industry
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Sales acumen
Marketing principle knowledge
Customer service skills
Administration skills
Communication skills (verbal & written)
Computer literacy - MS office suite