10 Oct
Important Group
Boksburg
Global Water Solutions (GWS) is seeking a talented and driven Retail Sales Representative (External sales experience - 2 years) to join our passionate sales force in South Africa, focusing on all the GWS products, but with particular focus on Water Treatment and filtration.
We are looking for a team player and result-driven professional with a forte to strategise?and understand market and consumer insights, having strong business ethics, with a solid proven record of exceeding sales and client satisfaction. If you have a hands-on attitude and enjoy travelling for work in an internationally growing company with flat hierarchies and amazing colleagues, we are keen to hear from you!?
At GWS,
you will have international exposure with a dynamic and friendly environment. We foster a fair and achievement-oriented work culture, where employees are highly valued and motivated, encouraged to explore the full potential of their skillsets and grow further. Being a people-oriented organization, GWS nurtures a flexible, engaging, collaborative and yet challenging and autonomous work environment. ?
The Retail Sales Representative will directly report to the Regional Director - Africa and will be based in Gauteng.
www. globalwatersolutions .com
How to Apply:?
- Please visit the Global Water Solutions company website, go to the careers section, and apply for the position through our BambooHR platform.
Ensure to provide:?
- Cover Letter mentioning why you think you would be a good fit for this position.?
- CV?
- Earliest Start Date?
- Salary Expectations?
Your Responsibilities:?
The position includes the following responsibilities:?
- Build, maintain and grow a rapport with the hardware outlet branches we are dealing with.
- Visit on a rotational call cycle every 6 to 8 weeks, which requires extensive travel-potentially three days a week for up to two weeks a month. This could be more initially until you get to know all the clients.
- Grow client purchases in areas where we have limited exposure.
- Convince "inactive" branches to start buying again.
- Perform analysis of prospects and design solutions that best meet customer needs; be the go-to person for problem-solving and suggestions to suit customer requirements.
- Gain adequate technical knowledge of our products and their usage by continually reading and familiarizing yourself with each product's applications.
- Train, educate, and conduct seminars with customers on our products and applications.
This is ongoing and crucial for the staff at the stores.
- Attending regional trade shows and expos to promote GWS and its products.
- Provide clear and accurate reporting of sales outcomes and activities to management.
- Meet and exceed agreed monthly and annual sales targets.
- Complete adequate physical sales calls in all assigned areas to ensure targets are met and exceeded.
- Participate in sales and business training programs to improve sales performance.
- Manage the budget for travel expenses.
Your Attributes:
- Proven experience in sales; previous experience in a similar industry is a distinct advantage.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when needed.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to organize your work schedule and manage your time effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics.
- Excellent proficiency in English and Afrikaans; additional languages are a plus.
Your Recruiting Experience:
- The HR team will carefully review your application (CV and cover letter) and will get back to you within 2 weeks via email.
- If your profile meets our requirements, the HR team will set up an initial phone or video interview lasting 30 minutes.
- If the HR interview is positive, you will be invited to a second interview with the Regional Director for Africa.
- If you pass all these steps, congratulations! We are excited to welcome you aboard.
Last but not least, if you're curious to learn more about our products,
feel free to visit our company website and LinkedIn page. We look forward to meeting you!
Global Water Solutions - Where Water Gets Better
Desired Skills:
- Sales
- External Sales
- Retail Sales
- Pressure Pump
- Water Treatment
- Budgeting
- Customer Handling
- Customer Relationship Management
- Direct Sales
- Sales Account Management B2B
- Sales skill
- Client Relations
- Field Sales
- Customer Satisfaction
- Consumer Insights
- Exceeding Sales
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
GWS is a leading global manufacturer of pressure tanks and water enhancement products. Since our inception,
we have been dedicated to enhancing lives by providing innovative technologies and products that ensure access to clean water worldwide.
At GWS, you will have international exposure with a dynamic and friendly environment. We foster a fair and achievement-oriented work culture, where employees are highly valued and motivated, encouraged to explore the full potential of their skillsets and grow further. Being a people-oriented organization, GWS nurtures a flexible, engaging, collaborative and yet challenging and autonomous work environment. ?
www. globalwatersolutions .com
Employer & Job Benefits:
- fuel
- commission
- 50% of medical aid
- 50% of provident fund after successful completion of probation
- Company Card for Expenses
- Company Vehicle