Candidate Requirements

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
Must-have:

A minimum of a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent is required.
A proven track record of 3-5 years’ experience as an external sales consultant in the clean & wastewater pump industry servicing the mining, industrial, energy & agriculture sectors.
Ability to read, understand and apply pump curves to offer tailored solutions.
Assess customers pump requirements and provide tailored solutions from the company's products and services.
Financial acumen, including cost estimation and budget management.
Good written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Excellent verbal communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with clients and understand their needs.
Negotiate contracts and close sales to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repetitive business.
Proficiency in using CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales performance and MS Office software to do daily tasks.
Strong self-motivation with result and goal-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management skills to function effectively in all facets of working environment
Adaptability to adjust sales tactics based on client feedback and evolving market demands.

Senior Sales experience with international multi-national pump companies
Knowledge of the tender lifecycle and procurement processes
Able to read technical drawings, and strong technical pump knowledge
Other Requirements:

Must be in possession of own reliable transport.
Valid S.A. driver’s licence.
Willing and able to travel.

Nice-to-have:
A certificate or national diploma in sales, marketing, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Sales presentations skills and product demonstrations to potential customers
Familiarity with industry-specific sales practices.
Success Criteria:
To be successful in this role as a sales consultant, the expectation is to:

Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas/budget, demonstrating the ability to drive consistent revenue growth.
Responsible and competent to compile own quotations and costing for complex applications with supporting documentation.
Show an increase in client portfolio size and retention rates, reflecting the ability to maintain and nurture long-term client relationships.
Deliver exceptional customer service, earning positive client feedback and reinforcing the company’s reputation.
Actively contribute to team objectives and maintain accurate CRM records to ensure accessible and reliable information across departments.

Personality:
The following preferred personal attributes, from a company's perspective, will enhance the candidate's potential for success:

Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness and reliability.
Dedication to consistently delivering high-quality work.
Hardworking attitude.
Self-driven with the ability to take initiative.
Responsible behaviour, demonstrating accountability.
Exhibits a high standard of professionalism, ethical conduct and maintains integrity in all aspects of the business environment.