External Sales Consultant - Agriculture

Friday, 25 October, 2024
anonymous    
Paarl  

Based in Paarl, our clients focus is on the farming industry!
They manufacture machines and tools to facilitate the work of man, while allowing it to increase productivity.
The company has been in existence since 1973 with its head-office based in France. They are seeking an Afrikaans-speaking candidate who would be able to sell battery operated hand tools to farmers in the Southern Cape.

Duties to include the following:
· Develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues
· Organize demo’s and sell tools
· Develop a customer and prospect database
· Development of sales presentations and proposals
· Investigate lost sales and customer accounts
· Track, collate and interpret sales figures
· Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly volumes
· Generate timely sales reports & provide after-sales service to customers
· Assist with the preparation of budgets
· Maintain inventory control
· Conduct market research - competitor and customer analysis
· Analyze data to identify sales opportunities
· Develop promotional ideas and material
· Attend trade meetings and industry conventions
· Cultivate effective business relationships with the farming community

Minimum requirements:
- Must reside in the Western Cape
- Must be able to speak, read and write Afrikaans (First Language)
- Matric plus qualification with a minimum of 1 - 2 years’ sales experience in the Agricultural Industry
- Valid driver's license (NOT NEGOTIABLE)
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Vredendal and surrounding areas
Package on offer:
- Company bakkie plus fuel card and credit card for expenses
- Basic plus commission from Rand 1
- 20 days’ leave – 15 December to 2 January (Compulsory)
- Training to demonstrate tools will be provided

Please email your updated CV, ID and Drivers license to – winrecruitment59@gmil.com 
If you have not heard from me within one (1) week of your submission, please understand that you did not meet the minimum requirements of the client