Sales Representative - Photographic and Optics

The incumbent will be accountable for growing existing business and developing new business opportunities. An ideal opportunity for a pro-active and professional individual with exceptional relationship management skills and a passion for sales

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administering all day-to-day activities on existing customer accounts.
Establishing and maintaining a productive communication between the client and the company.
Attending client meetings, taking orders and providing accurate feedback into the business through the appropriate channels.
Working closely with the telesales, procurement and distribution departments to ensure delivery to client.
Supporting the administration departments to ensure that clients meet their obligations (e.g. payments and other).
Pro-actively analyze customer requirements and provide recommendations that leads to securing additional business.
Keeping abreast of industry developments and technology in order to add value to clients and create opportunities for the company (cross selling, selling to, with and through).
Achieving account management targets
Knowledge of high-end cameras and lenses
Compiling a plan, through analysis of the marketplace and industry trends, to support the acquisition of new business.
Cold calling to set up appointments with potential new business clients.
Actively pursuing leads brought into the company and qualifying.
Developing relationships with potential new clients.
Assessing client needs and responding accordingly.
Closing new business.
Achieving new business targets.
All associated administration.
Knowledge of high-end cameras and lenses.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Matric - Essential
Relevant Tertiary Qualification - Beneficial
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)- Essential
Drivers License (and own transport) - Essential
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience with proven track record - Essential
Previous sales experience with proven track record - Essential

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