SALES REPRESENTATIVE – PLUMBING

Reference: MID720
Location: Meyerton, Gauteng / Road-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Branch Manager

A well-established company within the plumbing, bathroom and building supplies industry is looking for an experienced, energetic and target-driven Sales Representative – Plumbing to join their team.

This is a predominantly road-based external sales position, with the successful candidate spending most of their working day visiting customers and developing business within the assigned sales area.

Candidates do not need to reside in Meyerton, provided they are able to effectively service the required sales territory. Own reliable transport is essential.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

Basic Salary: R10,000 per month

Travel Allowance: R5,000 per month

Cell Phone Allowance: R500 per month

Medical Aid Contribution: R1,000 per month

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit plumbers, contractors, builders, developers and other trade customers regularly.

Develop new customer accounts and identify new business opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.

Promote and sell plumbing supplies, fittings, sanitaryware, pipes, valves and related products.

Provide customers with knowledgeable product advice and suitable solutions.

Prepare and follow up on quotations.

Generate sales and achieve monthly and annual sales targets.

Conduct regular customer visits and maintain an effective call cycle.

Identify market opportunities and monitor competitor activity.

Follow up on outstanding enquiries and potential sales.

Provide excellent customer service before, during and after the sale.

Maintain accurate records of customer visits, sales activities and opportunities.

Work closely with the internal sales and management teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Previous sales experience within the plumbing supplies industry is essential.

Strong knowledge of plumbing products, fittings and applications.

Proven track record in external/field sales.

Established relationships within the plumbing and construction industry will be advantageous.

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Strong customer relationship-building skills.

Highly motivated and target driven.

Commercially minded with a strong focus on achieving sales.

Self-disciplined and able to work independently.

Good administrative and computer skills.

Professional and confident when dealing with customers.

Valid driver’s license is essential.

Own reliable transport is essential.

Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned sales area.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a driven, confident and commercially minded sales professional with a strong understanding of the plumbing industry.

The successful candidate should be comfortable with cold calling, customer visits, new business development and growing existing accounts. Established industry relationships will be advantageous, but the ability to actively develop and maintain customer relationships is essential.

This position will suit someone who enjoys working independently, is comfortable spending most of their day on the road and is motivated by achieving sales targets and growing their customer base.

KEY SKILLS

Plumbing Product Knowledge | External Sales | New Business Development | Customer Relationship Management | Field Sales | Quotations & Follow-Ups | Sales Target Achievement | Trade Customer Development

Reference: MID720

Kindly forward detailed CV, Certificates, and ID copy to cv@midvaalrecruitment.co.za

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.