Sales Representative - Steel Industry

Salary: R 20 000 - 30 000 Neg Basic Plus Commission (+ company car + cell phone allowance)

Location: Johannesburg

Leading, growing company within the Steel industry seeks an External Sales Representative with a solid sales track record and experience in dealing with hardwearing and high strength structural steel merchant plates as well as normal carbon steels (S355JR-AR). Thorough knowledge of these steel types and their respective applications is essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Identifying opportunities to improve sales performance
2. Preparing quotes
3. Monitoring market conditions and competitors
4. Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers

Requirements:

1. Solid track record specializing in the marketing of hardwearing and high strength structural steel merchant plates as well as normal carbon steels (S355JR-AR) essential
2. Thorough knowledge of the above-mentioned steel types and their respective applications
3. Some experience in the cut to size market would be ideal
4. Existing client base within the Steel industry will be an advantage
5. Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated - will be on the road 90% of the time
6. Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
7. Computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook
8. Willing to be away from home for prolonged periods if required
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. Good interpersonal and presentation skills