We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop and follow up on leads in the civil industry. To identify possible clients and develop a relationship with these clients.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• General sales of all SGS related products – must be knowledgeable of all SGS services and products
• Client Satisfaction (meeting external and internal customer expectations in terms of service, quality and turnaround perspective).
• Actively participate /adopt/follow-up on sales leads
• Timeous monthly reporting on
  a) client meetings
  b) travel and marketing expenses
  c) work successfully referred to commercial laboratories
  d) Highlight any new developments and upcoming clients (contractors and consultants)
• Operate and market SGS with the utmost level of integrity
• Accurate reporting on expenses and timeous submissions
• Meeting all deadlines as set by management
• Meeting targets as set by management

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• To promote and sell all SGS related products.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity Lead.
• Key Result Areas
• Sell SGS services
• Maintain good relations with all SGS clients

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• 5 Years work experience in sales, preferably technical sales.
• Any sales related training.
• Computer skills : Microsoft software experience
• Document and report writing experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Outstanding sales skills
• Outstanding inter personal skills
• Effective planning and organization
• Must be physically willing and able to travel daily to sites and attend client meetings and must be able and willing to sleep out as and when required.