Sales Specialist

Support the Sales manager to achieve sales targets by managing relationships with customers and pursuing profitable growth opportunities in assigned customer accounts, thereby contributing to the sales turnover. Support to develop customer account plans for all assigned customers by identifying the relevant customer needs, prioritizing initiatives and company resources to meet customers needs, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Monitor the progress of projects, deliveries, or accounts closely with customers and contractors, resolving problems, responding to queries (technical and commercial) as well as inspecting painting progress to ensure project completion on the agreed time and to obtain optimum coating performance. Promote products, services, and solutions to owners and consultants through regular visits, product presentations, and follow-ups, and respond to inquiries to recommend and ensure company is specified for the projects, thus creating sales opportunities for the company. Follow-up on projects within allocated geographical territories and concept markets by coordinating and monitoring closely with project personnel to ensure Jotun products are used to achieve the sales budget. REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 4-6 years of relevant experience in similar position Advanced PC Literacy skills Ability to communicate on all levels Good command of verbal and written English and Afrikaans languages The ideal candidate will: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively adhere to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results use a methodical and systematic approach; plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals. What OUR CLIENT offer : Competitive compensation and benefits. Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning. Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies. Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores. A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 10/30/2024