External Sales Executive
26/02/24
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Key Information
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Industry
Clearing & Forwarding
Employment Type
Full-Time
Seniority Level
Years of Experience
5 - 7
Education
Matric
Salary
Market Related
Minimum Requirements
Matric SC / Grade 12.
Diploma/ Bachelors Degree (Advantages).
At least 5-7 years' experience in sales.
Knowledge on office tools.
Technical knowledge of sea and air freight.
Knowledge on incoterms.
Identifies emergencies and priorities and plans work and travel accordingly.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and interpret data/figures.
Job Overview
Visit potential and existing clients according to a schedule.
Prepare and send quotes within the time frame and standards Set out for company procedures whenever required.
Follow-up with clients for quote approval.
Respond to various customer requests and calls.
Price negotiation with agents.
Make a report of each customer visit.
Contribute towards maintenance of commercial database.
Understand the business model of customers visited.
Achieve objectives as set out and agreed upon.
Analysis of SARS data / Internal information and find other external sources of information for market targeting / products / services to be developed and/or implemented.
Compilations of figures and other indicators internal for statistical and analytical purposes.