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Job description

Lightstruck seeks a Sales Representative.

Purpose of role

1. Generate sales
2. Sign up prospective clients
3. Client relations management
4. Manage and service a portfolio of fibre clients to ensure targets are achieved

Key responsibilities

1. Engage target audience, conduct research, source and acquire new clients
2. Prepare and present sales proposals to potential clients
3. Create tailored solutions that meet the client’s short and long term needs
4. Educate and inform clients of benefits of fibre
5. Identify and generate new business opportunities on an ongoing basis
6. Build working relationships with clients and internally with colleagues/team
7. Provide professional client service
8. Track results on tracking software and inform management of progress of leads lists

Advantageous:

1. At least three to five years’ experience in fibre sales environment (Prior telemarketing and/or “customer service” experience a plus)
2. Stays in the Glenwood (or surrounding) area
3. Contactable references
4. Fibre experience advantageous but media sales a must

Requirements

1. Tertiary qualifications in sales/marketing
2. Valid Driver’s Licence
3. Own reliable transport
4. Computer literate
5. Smart phone

Company Description

Lightstruck is a Fibre Network Operator who owns dark fibre infrastructure. Lightstruck’s strategy is to build and operate the best open access fibre optic network.

Requirements

1. Strong interpersonal skills
2. Ability to work in a team environment
3. Ability to function optimally under pressure
4. Strong command of the English language – with good verbal and written communication skills. Zulu language will be advantageous.
5. Self-starter
6. Strong sales skills and motivation
7. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
8. Attention to detail
9. Well-presented and excellent presentation skills
10. Administration skills, tracking of sales reports vital (Excel proficient)
11. Strong negotiation skills
12. High level of organizational and effective time-management skills
13. Proactive, demonstrate creative initiative and passion for the brand
14. Ability to handle and overcome change
15. High energy levels
16. “Can do” attitude
17. Dynamic, go-getter personality

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2020

Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred), outlining what makes you suitable for this position to jobs@lightstruck.co.za

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