Salesman (Plant & Tool Hire)

Talisman Hire Pietermaritzburg is looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and self-motivated Salesman to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to make a significant impact in the plant and tool hire industry. The ideal candidate should excel in customer service, possess strong sales skills, and have a solid understanding of operational and administrative duties. You will be responsible for managing external sales, providing excellent customer relations, and contributing to the growth of the business.

As a Salesman for Talisman Hire, you will cover a portion of KZN, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction. You will manage various sales tasks, operations, and staff-related responsibilities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, challenges, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Sales & Customer Relations

• Manage external activities, to meet customer needs and build strong relationships.
• Provide expert advice on plant and tool hire, ensuring customers are well-informed about the best solutions for their needs.
• Actively seek out new revenue opportunities and develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Build rapport with customers, handling inquiries, providing product recommendations, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct site visits and product demonstrations as needed to showcase equipment and services.

Operational Support & Administration

• Manage equipment hire bookings and returns using the Orange Hire Software Programme, ensuring accuracy in transactions.

• Liaise with customers regarding orders, queries, collections, and deliveries, ensuring smooth coordination and timely service.
• Follow up on deliveries, collections, repairs, and the ordering of spares for equipment
• Handle operational needs that arise during working hours, ensuring any issues are resolved efficiently.
• Assist with counter sales, workshop and drivers co-ordination, general administration and ensure tasks are completed when the Hire Desk Sales and Workshop Admin team are on leave or unavailable.

Marketing & Business Development

• Actively participate in canvassing for business across the construction, industrial, government, and mechanical trades.
• Promote the Talisman Hire brand and services to potential clients and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to general marketing and brand-building activities to increase company visibility and attract new customers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Handle any ad-hoc duties related to the role, including administrative and operational support as required.
• Proactively reach out to existing clients and conduct regular follow-ups to ensure continued satisfaction and loyalty.

• A minimum of 5 years proven experience in counter and external sales, preferably in the plant and tool hire or construction industry.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience in plant and tool hire is highly advantageous.
• A proven track record in meeting targets and building rapport with high level stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding of business and marketing planning, financial acumen, strategic influencing, commercial negotiation and judgement
• High-level Presentation Skills - Quantitative and qualitative report writing, bid and presentation preparation, tender preparation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Computer literate with good administrative skills
• Experience with hire software or similar systems will be an advantage.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency, accurate, meticulous and self-disciplined
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A valid Code 8 Driver’s Licence is required.
• Knowledge and experience in the plant and tool hire industry will be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable, based on experience, with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a respected company.
• Dynamic Environment: Join a leading industry player that rewards hard work, commitment, and dedication.

If you’re a motivated, reliable individual who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, and possess the skills and experience to succeed in this dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV, along with for at least three professional contactable references and your salary expectations to Jenisha Moodley at ***email_hidden***.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo reference, security, and credit checks. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.