Technical Sales Consultant

SUMMARY:
Our client a leader in the manufacture, distribution and provisioning of packaging and fastening solutions, based in New Germany, Durban; is currently looking to employ an experienced Technical Sales Consultant.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Minimum, three years’ sales experience in the industrial, manufacturing/ process environment.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
• Experience with technical products and or have mechanical exposure.
• At least a matric pass with mechanical/ technical drawing subjects –NQF 4/5 (preferable).
• Post matric technical slant NQF 6-7 level (ideal).
• Mechanical / process theory exposure (preferable).
• Knowledge of the Syspro System and or a similar ERP system.
• Must have excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to interact with key players in different levels of the hierarchy of the company.
• Ability to work alone as well as be part of the team.
• A technical aptitude albeit, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical.
• Experience in the managing of specific contracts and projects including the installation of the specific equipment sold as well as operator training.
• Strong planning skills. Ability to prioritise tasks/workload.
• Be able to take control (inception to analysis) of product/process trials.
• Ability to draw out and focus on summary key drivers in a project.

• Identifying and Acquiring New Business.
• Conduct process evaluations and introduce constant improvement initiatives utilising the latest technology available.
• Maintain and Grow Existing Customer base through cross selling and up selling including the correct package concept. Preparing Proposals and Quotations.
• Negotiating Service Level agreements. Providing Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Support.
• Maintain an up to date pipeline of prospects in accordance with company procedures.
• Using the Weekly call planner (SPI Tool), to work out daily priorities, log and track all contacts and companies at every stage of the sales process with prospects and clients.
• Achieve / exceed monthly sales targets.

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