A reputable car rental branch is seeking a  target driven external sales representative with strong Business
Development experience

Employment Equity designated position as per employers EE policy - African Applicants only.

Location: Gauteng

Salary (Max): R26 000 plus benefits

Benefits:

• Medical aid
• Company Car
• Cell phone
  

Job purpose: The sales position is known for delivering outstanding customer service to customers, exceeding expectation where possible and maximizing revenue through the sale of products and services, while promoting a positive and professional image in accordance with the company’s standards

Minimum requirements:

• Completed Matric or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification in sales / marketing would be beneficial
• 2+ years’ proven sales experience
• Proven new business acquisition track record
• Work experience in selling a service (advantage)

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Customer orientated thinking and behaviour
• Maintaining professional image of the company and self
• Strong administrations skills – speed and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – exceptional grammar and business writing skills
• Ability to think on your feet and use initiative – thrive under pressure
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• Have a positive outlook to all situations
• Computer literate
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker with a positive attitude
• Valid driver’s license
• A hunter-attitude, go-getter and self-motivated
• Strong negotiation skills to levels of management
• Effective team player
• Ability to sell in different market segments

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both external and internal customers.
• Identify new business and generate sales opportunities in order to achieve predetermined sales targets
• Organize and present sales proposals to new and existing clients in order to negotiate and close contracts 
• Building strong relationships with existing customer base
• Negotiating of positive rate increases year on year as per company targets
• Report on sales achievements and opportunities
• Achieving optimal sales profitability
• Researching sources for developing prospective clients
• Developing effective quotations and proposals for existing and prospective clients
• Keeping abreast with products, market trends and competitive activities
• Planning and organizing personal sales strategies
• Assisting and guiding clients in selecting the suitable products that best meets their business requirements