Sales Representative – Technical Manufacturing/Lig
Job Placements · Kensington
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- Develop and grow sales within existing and new customer markets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive cold calling, networking and market development .
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers, contractors, engineers and technical stakeholders.
- Conduct customer visits and identify opportunities for lighting solutions across various industries.
- Provide customers with appropriate technical and product information based on their requirements.
- Utilise AGI and/or Relux for lighting design and related customer requirements.
- Engage confidently with personnel within engineering, mining, heavy industry, construction and contracting environments .
- Prepare quotations, follow up on opportunities and actively drive the sales process through to closure.
- Meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets .
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently convert opportunities into business.
- Plan daily and weekly sales activities, customer visits and prospecting initiatives independently.
- Complete accurate daily call reports and customer activity updates on the company CRM platform.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities and sales activity.
- Attend product launches, exhibitions and trade shows as required.
- Remain up to date with relevant lighting products, applications, market developments and industry trends.
- Represent the company professionally and maintain a high standard of personal presentation at all times.
- Work independently while maintaining regular communication and reporting to management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Proven external sales experience within the lighting industry .
- Strong understanding of lighting products, applications and industry practices .
- Experience with lighting design software AGI and/or Relux .
- Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets .
- Proven ability to cold call, generate new business and develop markets .
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