Job Position: Sales Representative – KZN Ref: 5230 Location: Northern KZN Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience + benefits Qualifications / Requirements: Matric Certificate Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Sales (experience in Fuel industry will be an advantage) Valid driver’s license Purpose of the job: To maintain and grow current business from a regional perspective, identify and respond to new business opportunities pro-actively as to ensure growth, and set a high standard for excellent customer service and for the brand We are looking for a Sales Representative to represent the brand in the market by looking after an existing client base as well as meeting targets for new business set out by management The ideal candidate is energetic, has great knowledge of the province, is able to easily approach decision makers The candidate should have existing knowledge of the fuel industry as well as an understanding of the KZN Commercial market Knowledge and Skills: Strong sales background with solid record Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel / Word / PowerPoint) Self-starter Influential, concise, rational, and practical communicator Innovative thinker Relationship management Strategy and project management skills Self-motivated team player, able to inspire colleagues Willing to work under pressure and achieve and drive targets Availability to travel extensively Communicates clearly Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills Key Performance Areas Facilitate achievement of agreed targets in the region, achieving volume and net profit targets by always driving sales performance Report to Sales Manager, changes in strategic direction, structures, and operating models in order to ensure transparent communication and effective operation within the region Weekly/monthly reporting to area Sales Manager Identify and manage creation of new business opportunities for the region to expand the market Ensure that all operations are in line with the company’s policies Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs Accountability for volume target and net profit target Cold calling, making contact and presenting proposals to prospective clients, also be able to achieve daily/weekly customer call target Need to be able to meet their target of prospect meetings and site acquisitions The person will be traveling throughout Northern and Central KZN Asset register completion and reporting are required Meet sales targets as set out by the employer #J-18808-Ljbffr