Junior Sales Representative
Job Description:
Are you a driven and ambitious sales professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business and working towards targets?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Sales Representative to join a dynamic organisation within the industrial and equipment environment.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business growth through the development of new and existing customer relationships. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for sales who is eager to grow their career within a technical and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, canvassing and networking.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Conduct client visits to understand customer requirements and identify suitable solutions.
- Promote and sell the company's products and services.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations and sales proposals.
- Assist customers with product information, pricing and availability.
- Follow up on leads and opportunities to convert them into sales.
- Achieve agreed sales and new business development targets.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
- Prepare call reports and provide regular feedback on sales activities.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and successful order fulfilment.
- Keep up to date with products, market trends and competitor activity.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- A relevant sales, marketing or business qualification will be advantageous.
- 2–3 years' sales or business development experience.
- Experience within the industrial, equipment, automotive, technical or related environment will be advantageous.
- Proven ability or strong interest in generating new business.
- Comfortable with cold calling, canvassing and approaching potential clients.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, target-driven and proactive.
- Good administrative and computer skills, including MS Office.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for client visits.