External Sales

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: PC001990/CN

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client, a leading company based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, is seeking a dynamic External Sales Person to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to design and create engaging, welcoming spaces. Previous showroom sales experience, proficiency in English and Afrikaans, and a friendly, confident, and professional demeanor are essential. A valid driver’s license, the ability to read drawings, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, while experience with Cin7 and HubSpot will be an advantage.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR :           Sales
BASIC SALARY :           R25 000.00 – R38 000.00 + Commission + Benefits
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric
A valid driver’s license
Good communication skills
Proven track record of selling similar products/services
Ability to read drawings
Ability to design and create spaces that are engaging and welcoming
Strong sales techniques
Previous showroom sales experience
Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with Cin7 and HubSpot is beneficial

DUTIES:

Generate new leads through cold calling, site visits, and other innovative methods or connections.
Build, maintain, and consistently grow a strong client base.
Upsell at every opportunity by collecting detailed information about projects and the professionals involved.
Source and develop prospective new clients to generate business and optimize sales, including making and reporting on the required number of cold calls via
In-person visits to offices, factories, and construction sites.
Read drawings and extract bills of quantities for lighting requirements.
Create lighting layouts/designs (positioning of lights on drawings) in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices.
Prepare technical and architectural product specifications according to client requirements.
Communicate with clients at all stages of the project.
Submit clear and professional quotations and proposals for current and prospective clients.
Consistently reach and exceed monthly sales targets.
Research and stay up to date with lighting trends, technology, and industry standards.
Facilitate showroom visits and present products to existing and prospective clients.
Assist in the training of internal sales consultants as required.

HOURS:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
Every 1st & Last Saturday: 09h00 – 13h00 (on a rotational basis; some months you won’t work on a weekend)

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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About Status Staffing

Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.