Sales Executive

POSITION • Sales Executive – New Business Sales QUALIFICATIONS • Gr12 / Matric / NQF level 4 secondary education qualifications • Marketing diploma / business administration diploma on NQF level 5 and a minimum of 3 years’ sales experience are preferable EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an external sales position JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Comprehensive understanding of the laundry / production process as well as laundry equipment • Comprehensive understanding of the supply management chain • Comprehensive understanding of products and the ability to deal with clients confidently from the outset • Comprehensive understanding of the sales process • Comprehensive understanding of the negotiating process • Comprehensive understanding of documentary requirements during submission of proposals and tenders • Comprehensive understanding of legal implications and requirements regarding service level agreements and service contracts / proposals / tenders • Comprehensive understanding of proposal and tender processes • Comprehensive understanding of products and the ability to deal with clients confidently from the outset • Understand and implement negotiation process • Ability to research and source client names to build a comprehensive database • Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English at all levels • Ability to coordinate and oversee any new installations or amendments to existing installations at clients • Ability to correctly complete credit / vendor applications and do invoice reconciliations when required to resolve client complaints • Ability to establish, develop and maintain business relationships with prospective clients in the assigned territory / market segment to generate new business for the organisation’s products / services • Ability to produce clear and concise written correspondence in the form of letters, emails and proposals • Ability to source and retain new clients • Ability to follow up on clients, build relationships and resolve customer queries and complaints efficiently and effectively • Ability to successfully market new services / businesses to potential new clients • Ability to keep abreast of products, product applications, services, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends • Ability to travel within the specified area of responsibility • Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power point and company related software systems • Excellent interpersonal, communication, selling and time management skills • Must have own transport and valid driver’s license

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 11/18/2025