JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for

• Driving sales and growth for the company’s rubber products within the greater Gauteng region.
• Identify new business opportunities, maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
• Ensure customer satisfaction through technical knowledge and responsive service

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a regional sales plan to achieve monthly and annual sales targets
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in sectors: mining, automotive, construction, manufacturing and industrial supply.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular visits, technical support and after-sales service.
• Present and demonstrate rubber products (industrial rubber sheeting, moulded parts, seals, gaskets, hoses, etc.) to clients
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and manage the sales process from enquiry to order closure
• Work closely with internal departments (production, logistics, quality control, D&D) to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
•  Submit weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts and pipeline updates.
• Create and follow customer call cycle to ensure regular representation at customer level.
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions and customer meetings.
• Support finance team in ensuring prompt invoicing and customer payments are maintained
•  Follow RFQ process with customers from request to commercial agreement to grow local manufacturing 

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:

• Budget achievement
• Customer visits and new customers gained
• RFQ completion
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Business growth in existing customers