External Sales Representative (Industrial Instrumentation & Automation)

The OfferOpportunity within a company with a solid track record of performanceThe Job You will be responsible for : Identifying opportunities for new business development through following up on leads and conducting research on target clients.New business generation by meeting potential clients to understand needs and providing relevant solutions.Managing the sales process to close new business opportunities.Building strong relationships with the existing portfolio of clients.Meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly activity and revenue targets.Building the sales funnel generating leads via cold calling, emailing and other lead generation activities.Handling incoming queries and building good client relationships.Ensuring all leads are well qualified by identifying the correct decision makers and understanding their requirements.Handing over qualified leads to the sales teams with the objective of closing the sale.Maintaining and updating the lead generation database.Achieving weekly/monthly targets as set out by the business.The ProfileMinimum 2-3 years successful external sales record (references to be provided) experience preferably in an industrial automation industrySales background in Engineering, Computer, IT & NetworkingAny recognized qualification in IT/Engineering will be an added advantageOperating a CRM systemMS Office, Excel, Word & PowerPointSKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:Age: 25 to 30 yearsSouth African Citizen and valid IDOwn car and valid Code B driver's license (PDP license -an added advantage)Must reside in Gauteng areaTravelling is requiredSelling, designing, supporting, and implementing industrial automation applicationsExcellent communication skills, proficient in EnglishPositive attitude and highly motivatedAbility to work under pressureSelf motivatedA fast learnerRespectfulGood Team workerThe EmployerOur client is a leading Distributor of Industrial Automation products