Job Context
Servest Office Services, a division of the Servest Group has an exciting opportunity for a targets driven individual that will join the sales team in the Western Cape. Suitable candidates must have sales experience within the services industry, facilities management, contract cleaning and hygiene as well as pest control.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Relevant Sales and Marketing qualification will be an advantage
Ability to interpret customer needs
Good understanding of local market conditions and knowledge of Hygiene and cleaning industry
Must be a self starter and team player
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Computer literate
Ability to work under pressure and independently
Committed and willing to make occasional personal sacrifices to meet deadlines
Achievement of budgeted sales
Design and presentation of highly professional bid documents
Design and presentation of innovative, relevant and competitive solutions.
Build and maintain senior relationships both internally and with target clients.
Maintain a high level of market intelligence and knowledge of competitor activity
Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing new business
Regular canvassing of all areas and networking within the Servest Group
Optimising sales by achieving a high call rate to the right people in the right organisation
Delivering excellent sales presentations
Preparation, submission and follow ups of professionally prepared quotes to clients
Preparation of orders and ensuring all necessary documents are attached
Keeping up to date with latest trends and ensuring good product knowledge
Regular meetings with your Regional Managers and Branch Managers
Update Sales figures and progress reports
Manage pricing and margins according to agreed targets.
Maintain relationships with existing key customers and develop new business through appropriate propositions, ethical sales methods and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, new business growth and customer satisfaction