Position: Festool Sales Representative
Job No: 202523
Location: KZN
Salary: R 45 000 P/M + Benefits
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Our client is looking for a seasoned and professional FESTOOL SALES REPRESENTATIVE to join their awesome sales team to help drive business success by significantly increase turnover and brand visibility in South Africa.
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QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
If you seek an opportunity to work with a leading international power tool brand, are passionate about sales & have industrial trade, woodworking and power tool experience, then this role is made for you!
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FESTOOL SALES REP
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Potential-oriented development of trade partners and end customers in the greater Johannesburg area.
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Proactive sales of Festool products to our trade partners in the target groups.
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Consistent and sustainable implementation of pre-defined and self-defined sales targets and standards.
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Planning and implementation of standardized and individual POS measures, such as the maintenance of our product presentation systems.
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Developing, presenting and implementing sales promotions and visiting our trade partners' customers.
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Demonstrations and training of our system products in theory and practice.
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Targeted customer acquisition.
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Collecting territory data and using it to manage territory potential.
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Coordinate market development in co-operation with team colleagues, our internal sales, training and marketing department.
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Participation in regional and national events such as trade fairs, road shows or in-house exhibitions.
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Several years’ experience in field sales of power tool products and applications requiring explanation to the trade.
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High level sales negotiation skills & confidence to close deals.
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Goal- and results-oriented approach to build long-term, sustainable customer relationships.
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Committed and reliable with a confident demeanor.
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Self-disciplined/self-motivated with good time-management skills.
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Inter-personal and professional communication skills.
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Must be able to demonstrate your experience: working with wood and power tools – Essential requirement.
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Be familiar with the brand.
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QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
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Successfully completed commercial training or relevant university studies.
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Confident with digital systems, media, Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
OTHER
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Willingness to travel nationally and internationally with occasional overnight stays.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Valid passport.
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Resides in Durban or surrounding area.
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Start date: ASAP