Technical Sales Representative
Saint-Gobain · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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- Do you have a passion for sales and a talent for building lasting customer relationships?
- Chryso, Saint-Gobain is seeking an ambitious Sales Representative to manage and grow a dedicated territory within the construction, ready-mix concrete RMX, and precast markets. You will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable revenue growth, protecting market share, and supporting customers with solutions that add real value. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team where your drive, initiative, and commercial expertise will make a tangible impact.
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- Develop and manage the allocated sales territory and customer portfolio to achieve budgeted sales targets and growth expectations.
- Implement approved sales strategies and business plans within the assigned region.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities and market segments.
- Promote and sell the company's products and services to existing and prospective customers.
- Manage and develop key customer accounts to ensure business growth and long-term retention.
- Protect and maintain market share within the assigned territory and market segments.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement and support.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers within the allocated territory.
- Resolve customer complaints and coordinate product quality investigations with relevant departments.
- Provide effective after-sales support and technical assistance where required.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company pricing strategies and policies.
- Achieve and maintain profitability targets IR%.
- Monitor customer pricing arrangements and market trends.
- Support profitable growth of the territory.
- Gather and report competitor, market, customer, economic, and credit information.
- Monitor changes within the marketplace and communicate opportunities or risks to management.
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly and quarterly sales reports.
- Provide reliable sales forecasts and volume projections.
- Submit weekly call plans and customer visit reports within agreed timelines.
- Participate in monthly stock-taking activities.
- Maintain accurate forecasting to support inventory management and minimize working capital requirements.
- Monitor customer credit status and ensure adherence to credit management procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company systems, processes, and procedures.
- Manage expenses within approved budget parameters.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
- Safeguard company assets and confidential information.
- Maintain ethical business practices and professional conduct at all times.
- Participate in management meetings and team-building initiatives.
- Represent the company professionally at industry events, networking functions, exhibitions, and technical seminars.
- Promote a positive company image within the industry and marketplace.
- Contribute to a customer-focused and collaborative organizational culture.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Construction Management.
- Civil Engineering qualification with a focus on construction materials
- Minimum 3–5 years' sales experience, preferably within the construction, concrete, cement, building materials, chemicals, or related industries.
- Understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
- Knowledge of the construction, ready-mix, or precast concrete market would be advantageous.
- Understanding of territory and account management principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to prepare and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations
- Sales forecasting and reporting capabilities.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the allocated territory