Sales Executive - Fuel at Kontak Recruitment

Our client is looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join their team in Germiston.
This is a field-based B2B sales role for someone who is comfortable picking up the phone, getting in front of decision-makers, finding opportunities and turning prospects into long-term customers.
You won't be sitting behind a desk waiting for leads to come in. You'll be out on the road, meeting businesses, building relationships and growing your own customer portfolio.


Benefits:


Cell phone allowance
Fuel allowance
Uncapped commission based on Net Profit
Quarterly performance bonus for achieving agreed targets
Long-term career growth opportunities
Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment


Minimum Requirements:


Matric
Sales qualification (Advantageous)
Minimum 3 years' external B2B sales experience.
Sales experience in these industries: Fuel, Transport, Logistics, Fleet Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture (Advantageous)
A proven track record of winning new business and opening new accounts.
Comfortable spending most of your working day visiting customers.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Computer literate, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Target-driven, self-motivated and able to work independently.


Key Responsibilities:


Identify and target new commercial fuel customers.
Cold call prospective clients and secure meetings.
Visit customers daily and build strong, long-term relationships.
Manage your own sales pipeline from initial prospecting through to account opening.
Prepare quotations and negotiate commercial agreements.
Work closely with management to achieve monthly sales and growth targets.
Build and grow a profitable portfolio of commercial accounts.