Sales Representative

Industry: Car Hire

Position: Sales Representative

Reports to: Sales Manager

Type: Full-time position

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

An established South African based car rental company with a rich 56-year history has strategically positioned a network of rental locations throughout South Africa and an official expansion into Namibia has recently been launched. Our extensive fleet boasts a diverse range of vehicles. Catering to various needs, ranging from economical cars to luxurious SUVs, all equipped with the latest safety features and offered at competitive rates.

Duties & Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both external and internal customers.
• Identify new business and generate sales opportunities in order to achieve predetermined sales targets 
• Organize and present sales proposals to new and existing clients in order to negotiate and close contracts
• Building strong relationships with existing customer base
• Negotiating of positive rate increases year on year as per company targets
• Report on sales achievements and opportunities
• Achieving optimal sales profitability
• Researching sources for developing prospective clients
• Developing effective quotations and proposals clients for existing and prospective clients
• Keeping abreast with products, market trends and competitive activities
• Planning and organizing personal sales strategies
• Assisting and guiding clients in selecting the suitable products that best meets their business requirements
• Responsible to obtaining profitable new business
• Will obtain business from across Namibia, but will be based in Windhoek
• Will not be office bound, but on the road selling our products to corporate, travel and tour operator markets

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Customer orientated thinking and behaviour
• Maintaining professional image of the company and self
• Strong administration skills speed and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills exceptional grammar and business writing skills
• Ability to think on your feet and use initiative thrive under pressure
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• Have a positive outlook to all situations
• Computer literate
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker with a positive attitude
• A hunter-attitude, go-getter and self-motivated
• Strong negotiation skills to all levels of management
• Effective team player
• Strong administrations skills
• Ability to sell in different market segments

Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in sales / marketing would be beneficial
• Minimum of two years' proven sales experience 
• Valid driver's license
• Grade 12 certificate
• Proven new business acquisition track record
• Work experience in selling a service is beneficial

ELITE ENCOURAGES YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

Closing Date: 25th September 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.