Our client, operating in the financial services space, is seeking to employ a Sales Representative; responsible for generating applications / leads and meeting monthly sales goals.

Candidates must reside in Bloemfontein or Welkom.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 3 + Years’ experience in Sales, within the Financial Services industry (Insurance / Financial Wellness / Credit experience)
• Driver’s License and Own Vehicle
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of the sales process and dynamics
• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers
• Experience using technology for a variety of tasks
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers.
• Doing presentations for clients, servicing clients, brand activations.
• Keep management informed by submitting activities and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, monthly and annual territory analysis.
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Generate leads.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Prepare and submit sales contracts
• Visit customers and potential customers to evaluate needs or promote products and services.