Battery Sales Representative

Purpose of the JobThis role is responsible for driving sales growth by meeting monthly targets, developing new business, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. Key responsibilities include quoting and closing battery orders, conducting site surveys, resolving customer issues, and ensuring service delivery aligns with company standards.Sales PerformanceMeet monthly sales targetsDevelop new customers and grow existing customer baseClose new business deals and maintain existing salesTarget national accountsGenerate own leads via cold calling and referralsProspect customers and add value to every callOrder Management & DeliveryResponsible for quoting, closing, and delivering battery ordersComplete quotes and proposalsPerform site surveys before delivering equipmentFacilitate handover on siteCustomer Relationship ManagementBuild relationships and create customer trustResolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutionsEnsure service supplied is relevant to current customer requirements Market Intelligence & Product KnowledgeMonitor competition: pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandisingKnow the opposition in your areaRecommend changes in products, services, and policies based on competitive developmentsEnsure product knowledge is updated regularlyMaintain professional and technical knowledgeReporting & AdministrationSubmit activity and results reports: daily call reports, weekly schedules, monthly/annual territory analysisSubmit monthly fuel reportsAttend weekly sales meetingsOperational Support & ComplianceAssist in relevant operational functions as requiredAdhere to and enforce company policies and proceduresEnsure Value service levels are maintained per SOPsMaintain professional conductEnsure dress code aligns with SOPsMaintain daily housekeeping standardsEnsure Health and Safety standards are upheldMinimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Matric) – Advantageous3 to 5 years related sales experienceTechnical sales will be beneficialProven track record related to sales achieved for the last 12 monthsCertificate/degree in sales is beneficialSkills RequirementsCustomer serviceMeeting sales goalsClosing skillsTerritory managementProspecting skillsNegotiation skillsSelf confidencePresentation skillsCustomer relationshipsMotivation for salesTime managementPlanning appointments and diary keepingAble to work independentlyGood interpersonal skills to work with customers and management