Candidate Requirements

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

National Senior Certificate/ Equivalent qualification
Electrical Engineering/ Auto-electrical qualification would be an advantage
At least 4 years of experience in a similar position
Knowledge of the battery and renewable energy sectors
Knowledge of the automotive replacement parts market
Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets, driving revenue growth, and expanding market share
Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence sales
Proficiency in CRM software, sales analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite
Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, attend industry events, and support sales initiatives
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships with key accounts

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:
Knowledge:

Strong understanding of the mining and automotive industries, including market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape
CRM System, sales analytics tools, and Microsoft Office & PowerPoint.

Skills:

Build profitable relationships
Attention to detail
Good customer service
Professional communication and people skills at all organizational levels, demonstrating an ability to develop and grow good customer and internal relationships, and is detail-oriented
A passion for selling and generating new business
Strong negotiation skills with good commercial acumen
A result-oriented problem solver, with proven numeracy and computer literacy (MS Office)

Job-Specific Character Traits Required:

Sense of urgency for goal achievement
Varied activities with multiple, simultaneous projects
Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Results focus on where idea generation, innovative, and creative problem-solving drives results
Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results
Engage the commitment of others
Problem-solving orientation
Risk-taking
Action-oriented and somewhat collaborative decision-making
Quick decision-making in response to changing conditions
Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive Influences, stimulates others to action
Collaboration focused on results
Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise, knowledge of systems
Directive leadership to ensure business results are achieved

Behavioural Attributes:

Well-organised
Self-motivated
Sales-driven