Job Ref #: AD-504
Industry: Sales
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Description:

Maintain and develop a business orientated relationship by taking ownership of the accounts, improving ACDC Express interest in the allocated customer base and facilitating the sales process between the company and the customer.

Through the interactions with the clientele achieve agreed upon targets and implement the company’s business initiatives.

Purpose of the Role:

Getting the sale” using various customer sales methods. Forecasting sales, developing “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluating their effectiveness. Evaluating customers needs and building productive long-lasting relationships.
Maintain accurate and complete customer account information.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the marketplace relative to product offering and client base demographics
• Searching for and capitalizing on new product opportunities positioning and branding for the respective product range in client stores
• Together with respective Brand or Category managers, developing product launch programs as well as formulation of customer days or product awareness campaigns within the client portfolio
• Liaising with Senior Management and ensuring that sales targets are met
• Analyzing current marketplace and ensuring feedback is given regarding important market and competitive information
• Training clients on products as and when required
• Executing sales strategies
• Generating new leads and developing existing customers
• Responding to customer enquiries
• Achieving high sales targets and goals
• Building new business relationships using existing industry contacts
• When required, giving sales presentations to various levels of audiences
• Managing employer’s expectations, client relationships and providing these with excellent service and support
• Providing feedback regarding suggestions for improvement and market research
• As and when required, liaising with internal business partner(s) regarding exhibitions/customers’ day of any type with reference to ACDC including attending these events and or arranging these events
• Quotation formulation and follow up thereof
• Attending Sales Meetings and providing the necessary information/ statistics etc.
• Planning as well as submission of weekly calls and reporting on weekly activities
• Customer account maintenance
• Attending of ad hoc training sessions
• Saturday work will be required as per published roster
• Find and capitalize on new product opportunities and possible turnkey projects by positioning the brand of ACDC in these customers.
• Managing employer’s expectations, client relationships with exceptional customer service and support.
• Compile accurate and precise calendar entries with a briefing on what transpired during sales calls

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Experience and or knowledge in an electrical manufacturing / sales environment
• An Electrical or similar technical qualification will be advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years in related sales role
• Driver’s License + own vehicle.
• Technical product knowledge of our products will be preferable
• Proven marketing and sales competencies and ability to analyse market and set new strategy
• Ability to establish new markets/ establish new business relationships and train clients on products

 

Benefits:

• Group Provident Fund (Post probation)
• Exposure to new and innovative industry solutions.