Our client is South Africas leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of technological animal feed additives, and cleaningand hygiene products for animal feed, livestock, and food.
Our clientdevelops and markets products of the finest quality and value for its customers. Products are manufactured using cutting edge technology and superior formulations and ingredients. Their advanced solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers across Africa and Asia.
Their company is looking at growing their sales force and we are looking to recruit sales talentwith relevant experience. It is crucial that you have the ability to understand the science behind their products. The product range includes detergents, disinfectants for biosecurity in the livestock industry.
You will be calling on poultry farms, hatcheries, piggeries and diaries.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Be highly conversant and professional in all technical and conceptual aspects of all products.
2. Analyse customer needs, recommend suitable products, provide advice, and effectively answer questions / address customer concerns
3. Discuss products and explain technical concepts and product uses effectively
4. Write customer reports and proposals related to technical product solutions
5. Build long-term relationships with customer base to establish loyalty
6. Identify new opportunities and grow customer base
7. Track sales and share monthly sales report with the management team
8. Research current market trends and identify new product developments and feedback to the management team.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications:
1. Education: Grade12 plus relevant degree or diploma (BCom / BSc preferable)
2. Experience: Minimum of 4 years experience within a Technical Sales environment
3. Must be prepared to travel > 4 000 kms and spend 4 nights away each month
4. Commercially minded
5. Technical Sales Experience
6. Sales Targets
7. Consultative Sales
8. Advisory Sales
Benefits
Basic Salary
Vehicle allowance
Medical Aid contribution
Catering/Function allowance
Provident Fund contribution
Mobile phone allowance
Commission
Experience and Qualifications: 1. Education: Grade12 plus relevant degree or diploma (BCom / BSc preferable) 2. Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience within a Technical Sales environment 3. Must be prepared to travel > 4 000 km's and spend 4 nights away each month 4. Commercially minded 5. Technical Sales Experience 6. Sales Targets 7. Consultative Sales 8. Advisory Sales