Technical Sales Rep Durban

JOB TITLE: Technical Sales Representative
BRANCH & DEPARTMENT: Durban (KwaZulu- Natal)

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Matric with Maths and Science, computer literate, must have a valid driver licence and own vehicle,
• Tertiary education in relevant field, and knowledge of SYSPRO- ERP system would be advantageous
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years sales experience in Fluid Power Industry
• Hydraulic and/or Pneumatics course through MerSETA accredited training facility
• Technical and mechanical background.

BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED:
• Must be customer orientated, proven sales ability, dynamic, motivated and results driven, must have excellent negotiation and communication skills, good general administration skills
• Motivated and must pay attention to detail
• Mature and responsible individual with good time keeping skills
• Have an understanding of the Hydraulics and Pneumatics market
• Must be neat and presentable person with good hygiene
• Must be reliable with ethical values
• Must be able to work under pressure

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Must meet budgets that are set out annually (Gross Profit)

Management of the following:
• sales calling on current customers (minimum visits per week set by department head)

Call Report Management
• time and attendance
• reporting information
• customer platforming
• customer feedback
• Providing of accurate information to other departments i.e. engineering and workshop.
• Ensure customer feedback is provided accurately and timeously.
• Manage customer enquiries to ensure that customer receives and acaccurate quotes timeously.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Build and maintain customer relationships with customer base.
• Manage and assist with Tenders (If applicable)
• Attain a target number of new customers as set by KPI’s.
• Learn and familiarise the Ernest Lowe Product range.
• Prepare and present accurate sales reports for Sales meetings to management.
• Adherence to all company health and safety policies.