Overview
Sales Representative Jobs in Port Elizabeth at Sellersplug
About Sellers Plug:
At Sellers Plug, we are building the digital backbone of Africa’s construction industry. To achieve this, our team must operate with a specific DNA.
Core 5 Values:
1. Radical Teamwork: You agree to prioritize the "Assist" and the site goal over individual ego.
2. Entrepreneurial Ownership: You agree to "Grab the Shovel," taking responsibility for results and solving problems without being prompted.
3. Innovative Curiosity: You commit to a "Willingness to Learn" and to constantly deconstructing the status quo to find befler digital workflows.
4. Data-Driven Precision: You agree to base your decisions and reports on "Numbers Over Noise," ensuring accuracy in every calculation.
5. Operational Excellence: You commit to "The Standard is the Standard," maintaining an obsession with accuracy and zero-error fulfillment.
Job Purpose:
To drive sales growth by promoting and selling the company’s building materials to customers, contractors, and businesses while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
● Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
● Promote and sell building materials (e.g., Tiles, Paints) to retail and trade customers.
● Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers.
● Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
● Prepare and present quotations and proposals to customers.
● Follow up on leads and inquiries to convert them into sales.
● Collaborate with the warehouse and operations teams to ensure timely delivery of orders.
● Keep accurate records of sales, customer interactions, and market feedback.
● Provide market intelligence, including competitor pricing and promotions, to management.
● Attend meetings, trade shows, and events as required to promote products.
● Resolve customer complaints professionally and escalate when necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
● Grade 12 (Matric).
● Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management (advantageous).
● 1–3 years’ experience in sales, preferably in wholesale, construction, or building materials.
● Knowledge of the building materials industry and products is advantageous.
Skills and Competencies:
● Strong sales and negotiation skills.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Customer-focused and results-driven.
● Good organizational and time management skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and mobile sales tools.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
● Sales revenue and target achievement.
● Number of new customers acquired.
● Customer satisfaction and retention.
● Timely follow-up on leads and inquiries.
● Accurate reporting of sales activities and market intelligence.
Work Location: In person
Title: Sales Representative
Company: Sellersplug
Location: Port Elizabeth
