External Sales Representative - Coatings

Description Our client, a prominent and reputable regional brand; is seeking to appoint an experienced External Sales Representative to their team.
This position will be based in Cape Town.
Requirements:
Proven work experience as an External Sales Representative (Coatings : Decorative, Automotive or Industrial)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, reporting writing skills (listen, observe and report)
Ability to build productive business professional relationships
Ability to conduct analysis and problem solving
Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
Ability to create and deliver presentations, solutions and next steps
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers face to face
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
Resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within planned call schedule schedule
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports
Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
Continuously improve through feedback and development