Job Grade: C4
Job Purpose:
The Sales Executive will be responsible for promoting and selling products and services (channel sales).
Responsibilities:
Sales and Business Development
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Achieve 100% of Gross Profit Target by the end of each month (Epicor).
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Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via customer visits and meetings, telephone calls, emails, and other communication tools.
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Seek out new revenue generating opportunities to ensure that company targets are met.
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Identify client markets and design a sales strategy to fit each client's requirements.
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Advise on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions as well as encouraging dealers to attend product events.
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Obtain 3 new customers in each quarter of the FY (Epicor).
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Identify new business opportunities and network on a constant basis to grow client/customer base.
Customer Service
- Interact (Visit/Telephonically) with 80% of allocated customer database quarterly (Report).
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Ensure that no more than 2 complaints are lodged monthly (telephonic or written).
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Meet the adequate level of contact with existing customers as may be necessary to maintain/increase levels of business activity.
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Ensure the customers/client care policies are adhered to always.
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Ensure professional customer/client interaction always.
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Provide technical specifications and accurate quotations in the shortest possible time to ensure efficiency and customer retention.
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Follow-up with work in progress to ensure customer satisfaction.
Procedures
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Attend and complete Product/service-related training as and when necessary (attendance register/certificates/results).
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Provide product/service knowledge internally where required.
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Always follow Company sales procedures (ISO).
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Submit fortnightly Sales Reports outlining Sales Activity and pipeline.
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Respond to messages received through e-mail, telephone, or other communication tools.
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Take steps to ensure calls or messages are being responded to when not available.
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Maintain reliable, up-to-date customer records.
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Report to the Operations Manager on any relevant information that will assist in understanding trends or opportunities within the region.
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Escalate problems to the Operations Manager promptly when special intervention is required.
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Manage demo orders according to the stipulated time frame as set out on the demo forms.
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Assist Finance with any queries relating to outstanding amounts as required.
Qualification and Experience:
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Matric.
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Tertiary qualification in sales and/or marketing would be advantageous.
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Driver’s license required.
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales; target driven environment at similar level.
Skills and Knowledge:
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Knowledge of ICT industry
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Sales and marketing principles
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Good understanding of entrepreneurial and commercial objectives
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Knowledge of sales strategies and concepts
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Good understanding of developing sales reports
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Good decision-making skills
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Excellent people skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Good analytical skills
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Good planning and organisational skills
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Good research skills
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Networking skills
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Time management