Sales Representative for Printing Technology Company in Edgecombe
1Clickplacements · Edgecombe
Overview
A permanent sales role in the printing industry based in Edgecombe. You will be servicing new and existing customers, preparing sales presentations, and managing client accounts. This position offers a salary of R15 000 to R20 000 per month and requires at least 2 years of sales experience. It is ideal for a motivated individual with strong communication and negotiation skills.
About the role
As a Sales Representative in the printing industry, you will play a key role in growing the business by servicing new and existing customers. Your daily tasks will include planning your schedule to obtain orders, preparing sales presentations, and studying customer buying potential. You will also be responsible for submitting orders, monitoring competition, and resolving customer complaints. This is an office based position in Edgecombe, offering a permanent full time opportunity.
Key duties include:
- Servicing new and existing customers to obtain orders and establish new accounts
- Preparing sales presentations by studying different customer types and product ranges
- Submitting orders based on price lists and product literature
- Keeping management informed through daily call reports and weekly summaries
- Monitoring competition by gathering marketplace information
- Resolving customer complaints and maintaining professional knowledge
- Managing client accounts and attending weekly sales meetings
Requirements
- 2+ years proven sales experience
- 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 and accounts to obtain orders and establish new accounts
- Plan and organize daily work schedule for company range of products
- Prepare sales presentations by studying different customer types and the various products in the group portfolio
- Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of customers and focusing on buying potential in your area
- Submit orders by referring to price lists, product literature and related sales guides
- Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weekly work summaries, monthly and quarterly territorial analyses
- Monitor competition by gathering marketplace information on pricing, products and selling techniques
- Resolve customer complaints by relaying problems, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training and workshops
- Manage and maintain clients accounts and ensure that they remain in good standing
- Attend weekly sales meetings at the office
Job details
- Organisation
- 1Clickplacements
- Location
- Edgecombe
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Salary
- R15k to R20k / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years of sales experience who wants to move into the printing industry. In your interview, be ready to talk about how you build relationships with customers and handle negotiations. Highlight any experience you have with technical products or printing solutions, even if it is not direct. The company values self starters who can manage their own schedule and keep accurate records. Since the role is office based in Edgecombe, think about your commute. Emphasise your computer skills and ability to learn product details quickly. A confident, friendly approach will go a long way.
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