External Sales Consultant

Taropa Technologies is seeking an exceptional External Sale Consultant to sell Print Hardware, Software, Consumables and Hardware Accessories to our Print Dealer network. The role involves but not limited to ensuring the quality and consistency of product and service delivery, fostering client relationships, and driving sales growth. 

DUTIES & TASKS

The duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned from time to

time:

 Sales Management  

• Helping with product selections,
• Providing verbal/ written quotations,
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge,
• Ensuring prompt and accurate processing.
• Interacting and assist clients via the phone,
• Gather market and competitor information.
• Perform deliveries and site repairs as needed,
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify new customers and market opportunities,
• Generate sales leads, meet or exceed sales goals,
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly sales reports,
• Follow up on quotes, delivery dates, and client payments,
• Answering inquiries about products, prices, and availability.
• Fostering strong client relationships and addressing concerns.
• Keep accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
• Provide product information, pricing, and technical support to clients.
• Negotiate contracts with prospective clients to achieve sales targets
• Conduct sales presentations to potential clients, and demonstrate company products.
• Coordinate with the Customers to schedule appointments, follow-ups, and customer visits.
• Prepare quotations, internal order forms, and purchase orders through email and internal systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12) - Essential
• Proven Sales experience in a related industry - Essential
• In-depth knowledge of the brand and its products. - Essential
• Strong client care & customer service experience - Essential
• Strong analytics, interpretation, and reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Positive attitude
• Computer literate
• Ability to multitask
• Strong Networking Skills
• Process & deadline Driven
• Motivated and self-confident
• High level of professionalism
• Capable of working in a team
• Forward thinking and Initiative
• Enthusiastic and well presentable
• Strong attention to detail & Accuracy
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent customer relations & people skills
• Punctuality & excellent time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to function within a fast-paced environment

The company commits to comply with POPI regulations when receiving all applications. This means that all information of applicants will be treated in a confidential manner and intended solely for shortlisting and selection processes. Please note that those CVs not shortlisted will be discarded. Candidates are encouraged to only provide position-specific information as per the job profile.