International Sales Consultant

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POSITION INFO:

Position:  International Sales Consultant  

Location:  Fourways, Johannesburg

Salary: Market-Related 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Meet sales objectives and support international managers in achieving and exceeding sales budgets.
• Visit high-profile customers.
• Develop new business and identify sales.
• Manage costs against the approved budget.
• Maintain good communications with customers, employees, and International fabric brands.
• Maintain good communication and relationship with all International clients
• Issues and queries dealt with promptly and courteously
• Regular feedback on queries and delivery dates provided
• Backorder lists managed
• Operational problems facilitated and flagged as required
• Complaints managed and flagged as required
• Customer expectations met
• Feedback on special orders was collected and Manager informed
• Budget set in collaboration with Internationals Manager
• Expenditure aligns with the budget
• Weekly reports submitted (sales, market, and competitor activity)
• Cost control measures put in place and adhered to
• Excellent customer service is delivered by all staff in the region
• Support Sales consultants and showrooms in all matters related to Internationals
• Team members receive regular brand/product communication and updates
• Weekly sales meetings attended
• Showroom and Sales consultants coached to increase skills and knowledge (accompanied on sales calls)
• Act as a brand ambassador for all international fabric houses

Requirements and skills

• A National Senior Certificate or Diploma in the related field is an advantage.
• 5 years of sales experience – wholesale of luxury goods / interior decor environment preferred
• Exposure to textiles/fabric sales environment is an advantage.
• Skills in Sales, New business development, Customer service, Product Knowledge, Negotiating skills, Presentation Skills, Market Research, Campaign Implementation, Branding, Public Relations & Publicity, and Report Writing.
• Valid driver’s License and reliable own vehicle.
• Languages; Fluent in English and one other SA language (area dependent)