10 Oct
Alinta Tech Solutions
Cape Town
The On the Road Sales Specialist will be responsible for promoting and selling our products/services to customers within a designated territory. This role requires extensive travel, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of our product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently.
Hard Skills:
- Diary Management: Must manage their online diary with support from the admin team.
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in the following software:
- Online ordering portal
- Skynamo tracking system
- OneDrive (file sharing)
- Outlook (emails and online calendar)
- Excel
- Order Management:
Orders are taken during client visits and entered during the day or after hours using our online ordering portal.
- Store Visits: Responsibilities include product launches, kit checks, merchandising of retail and professional stock, troubleshooting (excluding training), product spotlights, and general value additions.
Soft Skills:
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skills.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (verbal and written).
- Time Management: Ability to complete work promptly and seek support when needed.
- Task Completion: Understand the importance of task completion, supporting multiple communication devices/software (WhatsApp, emails, calls, online diary).
- Learning Ability: Capable of learning and following company SOPs.
Non-Negotiables:
- Experience: On-the-road sales experience is essential. Professional nail experience/training is a bonus.
- Vehicle Requirements: Must have own car, a valid driver’s license,
and insurance for rentals if the car is not drivable (accident or engine issue).
- Working Hours: First appointment starts at 8:30 AM, and the last appointment ends at 4:45 PM, followed by a daily 15-minute voice call with the sales team.
- Training: Bimonthly AM and PM internal training sessions are compulsory (e.g., 7:30-8:30 AM remote training / 5:30-6:30 PM remote training; times may vary).
- Daily Visits: Between 5-8 visits per day, depending on the area.
- Appointment Scheduling: All visits must be booked in advance and rebooked for the following two months.
- Additional Work: No additional work, including beauty salon or other, is permitted during the week or weekend.
We support self-growth but will not employ someone studying to move into a different career.
- Family Support: Due to on-the-road working hours, family support for children (where age appropriate) is compulsory, as the position is full-time and not flexi-hours.
- Smoking: Smoking is not allowed.
- Appearance: Must be presentable and take care of appearance (clothes, hair, makeup, etc.).
Work Travel:
- Frequency: Approximately 4-5 nights per month
- Locations: Alternating between Eastern Cape & Garden Route
- Costs: Travel and accommodation covered by the company
Residence Requirement:
Due to the territories covered, the candidate must reside in one of the following areas in Cape Town:
- City Bowl
- Atlantic Seaboard
- Southern Suburbs
- South Peninsula
- Milnerton (Note: Northern Suburbs, West Coast,
or Winelands are not suitable.)
Additional Information:
- Client Base: The candidate will receive a well-developed existing client base and be responsible for managing and growing it as per the company SOPs and KPIs, under the guidance of the management team.
- Petrol Card: Provided for work-related travel only.
- Phone & Tablet: Supplied with minutes and data included for work calls and use only.
- Diversity: The position is open to all races.
- Gender: This position is available to female candidates only.
▶️ On The Road Sales Specialist
🖊️ Alinta Tech Solutions
📍 Cape Town