Main job function
Our client looking for a long term sales representative as a member of our Drives and PLC & Microsonic sales team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks which include visiting territory accounts to increase sales in the designated region to increase market share of our products. The sales engineer will also assist and participate as necessary on field technical support calls to educate and assist our end user customer’s use of our products in their application. This position also requires travel to customer locations in the KZN region to develop new business and expand market position in existing accounts.
Objectives of the role
| To grow the current turn over of VSD,PLC & Microsonic sales
To identify new oppurtunities and customers in the relevant markets To maintain and grow current relationships formed with existing customers To provide a contact point for customers requiring technical assistance on ourVSD,PLC & Microsonic products To ensure customer understanding of the benefits of our brand of VSD’s ,PLCs & Microsonic range over other brands in the market |
Make sales calls with sales representatives or to direct accounts independently in order to meet sales goals
Manage and develop business for VSD’d, PLC’s & Microsonic through various prospecting and marketing activities
Prompt following up on sent quotes and provide customer feedback to management when neccessary
Growing a pipeline in line with required target
Must be able to strictly adhere to safety instructions and follow directions
Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented
Travel locally
Provide sales reports monthly of progress and targets
Required Skills
| Experience in VSDs, PLC’s, Ultrasonic sensors and industrial automation is an added advantage
Knowledge of CRM system and process Knowledge of MS Windows/MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel Superior oral/written communication skills Knowledge of Modbus, Communication Protocols Basic knowledge of electrical requirements for VSDs and instrumentation Any sales qualifications or courses advantageous A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies. |
To apply for this job email your details to Sharonsmit@armstrongappointments.com