A busy steel and hardware distributor is looking to employ an energetic and outgoing person to assist customers with their selections. Responsibilities Greet customers and assist with all inquiries.Answering incoming calls and converting inquiries into sales.Assist with products and solutions for sale and assisting in sourcing stock (standard and non-standard).Responsible for the processing of customer orders, as well as expediting deliveries /collection instructions.Provide quotations to the clients, via Syspro.Daily upkeep of backorders and releasing of stock for clients.Advise customers with respect to stock availability, lead times etc.Develop new sales opportunities through cold calls to potential clients.Keep abreast with regards to latest product trends / developments to provide the best advice to the clientsHave an understanding on how the different products workEnsure that their respective sales and GP targets are achieved monthly.Provide after sales follow up to ensure that the customers are satisfied with the serviceLiaise with warehouse manager regarding deliveriesLiaise with external sales staff on customer visits as and when required,Providing leads to external staff Qualifications 2 years’ experience selling of steel and industrial hardware products is essential and not negotiable#J-18808-Ljbffr