External Sales Representative in Printing Industry, Ysterplaat
1Clickplacements
Overview
Join a dynamic recruitment agency as an External Sales Representative in the printing industry based in Ysterplaat, Cape Town. You will service existing accounts and hunt for new business, presenting printing products to clients. If you have 2 plus years of sales experience, are computer savvy and love meeting people, this permanent role with a salary of R15 000 to R20 000 could be your next step.
About the role
This is a hands on external sales role where you will be out in the field, meeting customers and growing the company's printing product range across your territory. You will manage your own daily schedule, prepare sales presentations and focus your efforts on the buying potential of each client.
- Service new and existing customers to obtain orders and establish new accounts
- Plan and organise your daily work schedule for the company's range of products
- Prepare sales presentations by studying different customer types and products
- Submit orders using price lists and product literature
- Keep management updated with daily call reports, weekly summaries and monthly territorial analyses
- Monitor competition by gathering marketplace info on pricing, products and selling techniques
- Resolve customer complaints by relaying problems and making recommendations
- Maintain professional knowledge through training and workshops
- Manage client accounts and ensure they remain in good standing
- Attend weekly sales meetings at the office
Please note: This is an office based role with regular external client visits, so you must be comfortable travelling around your area. Only candidates with a strong sales track record will be considered.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of proven sales experience with a record of accomplishment
- Experience in the printing technology industry is an advantage
- Highly computer literate
- Initiative taker and highly motivated
- Process driven
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Excellent listening and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Service new and existing customers to obtain orders and establish new accounts
- Plan and organise daily work schedule for the company product range
- Prepare sales presentations by studying customer types and product portfolio
- Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential customer volumes
- Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature
- Keep management informed by submitting daily call reports and weekly work summaries
- Provide monthly and quarterly territorial analyses
- Monitor competition by gathering marketplace information on pricing and products
- Resolve customer complaints by relaying problems and making recommendations
- Maintain professional knowledge by attending training and workshops
- Manage and maintain clients accounts in good standing
- Attend weekly sales meetings at the office
Job details
- Organisation
- 1Clickplacements
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Salary
- R15k to R20k / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are looking for a sales job where you can get out and about, this External Sales role in the printing industry could be a great fit. The company is based in Ysterplaat, Cape Town, and you will be handling printing products. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your sales numbers and any printing or tech sales experience. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you build relationships with clients and handle competitors. The salary is R15 000 to R20 000 per month, which is a solid package for a mid level role. Show them you are self motivated and organised, because you will manage your own schedule. Good luck!
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