Sales Representative

Listing reference: grind_000082
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 29 June 2022
Position summary
Industry: Freight, Import & Export
Job category: Imports and Exports
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
Novamarine, a division of the Sturrock Grindrod Maritime Group, is looking to secure the permanent services of a Sales Representative to join the Durban office. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
Job description

Reporting to the Durban Branch Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:
 
  • Identify new market opportunities
  • Identify potential customers
  • Meet regularly with clients, both on and off site.
  • Use the latest updated pricing model inputs
  • Negotiate preliminary contracts with customers
  • Develop customer accounts with a focus on offering additional value-added services
  • Give input to new business opportunities
  • Ensure that RFQ forms are filled out correctly and submitted in an efficient manner
  • Facilitate showroom sales
  • Respond timeously to Customer requests
  • Booking out of stock and liaising with the stores for stock
  • Assisting the finance department with customer queries
  • Set quarterly sales strategies
  • Liaise and negotiate with suppliers for pricing and lead times
  • Be able to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements
  • May be required to travel from time to time between branches

Minimum requirements

Qualification:
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Diploma / Certificate in sales & marketing from a tertiary institution
 
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
 
Required skills:
  • Sales, administration and marketing skills
  • Marine services industry experience
  • Communication all levels, both written and oral
  • Sales Negotiations
  • PC literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Technically competent
  • Experience with a CRM system
  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
  • Able to work under pressure
 
Applicants to send their CV to the HR Department on email address: recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com
Please state the following reference in the subject line of your application: Sales Representative – DBN 2022
 
Applications close Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates. Due consideration will be given to the company’s employment equity targets, internal recruitment policies and the employment equity plans.

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