Technical Sales Representative - Pumps & Industrial Process Systems - Gauteng Region
Role:
An exciting opportunity now exists for a sales professional to join our Gauteng based team.
The role is full time, flexible and offered with a remuneration package reflective of suitability and experience.
Location: Gauteng Region
–Candidates must reside in the advertised region and preferably have work experience calling on and travelling with in the different industrial areas within the region.
Company:
Tapflo (South Africa) Pty Ltd is an independent, regional company of Tapflo Group AB, a Swedish manufacturer and global supplier of air and electrically operated diaphragm, centrifugal, peristaltic, and progressive cavity pumps amongst other industrial process designs.
Tapflo is represented by own companies and independent distributors in more than 75 countries and on 6 continents worldwide with products, spare parts and support available globally.
“Simple is Art” defines the company and its pursuit of smooth and uncomplicated solutions in everything.
As a Tapflo Employee:
- You are service minded and have our customers and the companies best interest as your priority.
- You want to take on responsibilities, develop and always strive to do your best.
- You are a team player and eager to learn, happily share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues in Tapflo Group.
- You have the will to develop yourself and the company which is why you solve problems and communicate improvements.
Working at Tapflo:
- Means that you will work in a growing and profitable company which believes in "freedom with responsibilities".
- Will give you the possibility to practice and develop your professional skills daily.
- Means you belong to an inspiring international team who share the same thoughts about job satisfaction and togetherness.
- Gives you the chance to contribute and share ideas of how we can do things better.
- Will give you career possibilities, both within your profession and management.
Key Accountabilities:
- Actively negotiate and influence new and existing business prospects.
- Actively develop and maintain Customer Relationship Management database.
- Identifying the appropriate products and services for new and existing clients.
- Relationship building and extension, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Provide technical assistance in quoting, tendering, internal sales, and project management.
- Provide assistance with the preparation of budgets and sales related activities.
- Provide assistance in clerical duties.
- Provide assistance in service scheduling and job costing.
- Strive to exceeding group sales targets.
- Ensuring profitability through maximising all business opportunities.
Skills and Experience:
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Practical communication and interpersonal competences.
- Ability to network and build relationships.
- Excellent business intelligence.
- Ability to research and analyse.
- General knowledge of pumps and industrial designs preferred.
- Proven history in industrial sales.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Good knowledge of interpreting specifications and drawings preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Aptitude to learn specific computer programs.
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to collate information, work autonomously and manage all business opportunities from conception to completion.
- High level of attention to detail and time management.
- Willingness to travel.
- Punctual and polite.
Please send your CV through to career@tapflo.co.za