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The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets, preparing quotations and tenders, identifying new business opportunities, monitoring market trends, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout the sales process, from initial enquiry to order placement and dispatch.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nAchieve monthly concrete sales targets in terms of volume and value.\n\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.\n\nPromote company products, prepare accurate quotations, and adhere to pricing guidelines.\n\nPrepare and follow up on tenders, quotations, and sales opportunities.\n\nMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.\n\nLiaise with plant managers, internal sales teams, and technical departments to meet customer needs.\n\nEnsure accurate customer zone allocations for pricing and transporter payments.\n\nResolve customer queries promptly and professionally.\n\nAssist with sales action plans, forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance reporting.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\nNational Senior Certificate (Matric) is essential.\n\nA minimum of five years' experience in senior-level sales and client liaison.\n\nA relevant tertiary qualification and/or qualification in concrete technology will be advantageous.\n\nStrong knowledge of concrete products and customer requirements.\n\nExcellent sales, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.\n\nComputer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and relevant sales systems.\n\nStrong written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills in English.\n\nExcellent organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.\n\nAbility to work under pressure, meet targets, and collaborate effectively.\n\nA self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach.\n\nContact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. 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