Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing AT Prostaff Holdings (Pty) Ltd

A world leading specialty chemicals manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Representative to be responsible for sales and marketing of acrylic sheets tubes and rods within the Gauteng and KZN regions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Actively searching and selecting the appropriate agents and distributors for products (sheets, tubes, rods) in the SSA region.
• Controlling and assisting sales agents and distributors to implement agreed strategies on market penetration, pricing and distribution.
• Forging long-term relationships with our sales customers to achieve mutual loyalty.
• Negotiating new pricing contracts with customers.
• Assisting in developing new marketing, sales and product development strategies.
• Developing and identifying new growth and development opportunities and markets.
• Monitoring competitor activities and strategies in order to stay updated with market trends.
• Offering technical support as required and ensuring training is offered to customers on a regular basis.
• Coordinating staffing trade exhibitions and marketing activities.
• Compiling regular reports for Senior Management.
• Managing customer "call off" stock requirements.
• Ensuring regular customer contact in order to build and foster customer relationships.
• Handling customer queries and complaints and ensuring that any problems are resolved in a professional and timeous manor.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A related Technical or Commercial or sales tertiary qualification (BSc (Polymers), B.Comm or BA) or related.
• Minimum 3 years Technical Sales/Marketing experience ideally within Plastic, signage, construction or related industries
• Must have a technical aptitude and a fast learner.
• Must work comfortably in a small team environment.
• The ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are essential.
• Very good organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Will be required to travel to KZN and surrounding provinces.

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Salary package is highly negotiable depending on experience gained

Ad Visible Until: 25 November 2016

Ref: PS005136/CH