Outbound Sales Executive – Lighting Solutions

SUMMARY:
Do you have a passion for generating new business opportunities by proactively reaching out to potential clients in commercial and industrial sectors?

Our National client, a leader in their field, based in Midrand, is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and a strong understanding of the lighting industry.

An existing customer base will be assigned - high commission earning potential.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus 3 years sales experience calling on wholesalers, hardware stores and electrical contractors offering a range of various products
• Sales of LED lighting experience highly advantageous
• Computer literate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Excellent customer service
• Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to function independently and without supervision
• Good communication skills
• Customer centric
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability and a positive outlook
• Good organizational time management skills and attention to detail

• Managing sales portfolio calling on existing clients and sourcing new business opportunities
• Promote marketing as and when needed to increase contacts
• Prospecting for new contacts and looking at opportunities to gain new clients
• Following up from leads from social media
• Negotiating and quotations
• Closing of sales
• Evaluating and advising on client’s requirements
• Follow up on wholesalers on requests and leads
• Managing Promotions and breakfast runs and any other marketing initiatives that are introduced
• Excellent after care service offering
• Resolving any problems or queries that arise
• General administration duties