Sales Representative- Logistics
Our client is on the hunt for a motivated and dynamic Sales Representative to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business growth, achieve sales targets, and build strong relationships with clients. With a focus on developing effective sales strategies, this position requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to provide tailored solutions to meet client needs. In addition to a competitive commission structure, they offer health and wellness benefits and opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a supportive and collaborative work environment. * Drive business growth through effective sales strategies * Build strong relationships with clients * Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
What you'll do:
As a Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving our client's business growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing innovative sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, presenting products/services effectively, negotiating contracts, closing sales deals, collaborating with the marketing team, providing regular sales reports, staying updated on industry trends, and identifying new opportunities. Your proactive approach will be key in exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue goals.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and networking.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
- Present and demonstrate products/services to potential clients, highlighting their benefits and value.
- Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to achieve revenue goals.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
- Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Sales Representative role brings proven experience in sales along with strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools is essential for this role. A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field would be preferred. The ability to travel as needed is also required.
- Proven experience in sales.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Please send CV to catherine.blake@robertwalters.com
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Sales & Marketing
Focus: General Sales
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Johannesburg
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 6FSB7F-B83CBD8C
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Consultant: Catherine Blake
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