Sales Representative

We’re a prominent textile manufacturing company, specialising in sewing corporate, industrial and fashion ware. Our company is looking for a sales representative to be employed to sell our wares, bring in new contracts and a stream of business into the company. This position requires wide-ranging skills and knowledge. While the job duties are similar to those of other sales representatives, you need to have a good understanding of garments and textiles.
Qualifications
Sales in experience in the this industry is not mandatory but a plus.
Successful candidate should have a degree and at least 2 years sales experience.

Skills
Customer service, good communication, marketing expertise and leadership ability are among the skills required for this position. You also have to be a good listener. Effective communication is vital, as you will be coordinating with supervisors, co-workers, customers, delivery agents and others. In addition to face-to-face conversations, you will use the telephone, email and other methods of communication. You must be able to solve problems, find solutions to customers’ needs and be detail and results oriented. You have to be able to work independently and know how to use the necessary information technology.
Personal Qualities
The position requires an extroverted, confident personality who likes people and enjoys working with them. You need to be a natural at developing professional relationships. Other qualities mentioned in job descriptions include being observant and persuasive.
Primary Responsibilities
Your job as a textile sales representative is to get retail or wholesale buyers to purchase our company’s garments and accessories. This involves contacting and meeting with potential buyers, providing hospitality for them and organizing events. A significant amount of travel is required. The job entails identifying and targeting prospective customers and answering their questions about products, prices, credit terms and other matters. You’ll recommend products to customers based on their needs and interests, demonstrate and explain products, and provide samples and catalogs. You may negotiate contracts, credit terms and warranties, and provide support to customers after the sale. You’ll be called on to negotiate contracts, quote prices, arrange deliveries, monitor the textile market and keep up with the latest products.
Secondary Tasks
Other duties include checking supplies, placing orders, creating product displays and working with retailers to improve product placement. Administrative tasks include preparing sales budgets, keeping records and filing expense account forms. You’ll be called on to research and identify potential customers, compare the company’s products with those of other firms and draft written proposals for customers. Expect to coordinate sales with marketing, management, accounting, logistics, technical services and other company departments; plan sales strategies; write reports to management; and attend trade shows and conventions.

Send your CVs and cover letters to [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 27 September
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview