The purpose of the position is to acquire new clients by generating sales leads, following up on sales leads, making sales, collecting, and submitting signed documentation for review and approval of sales applications. Following up on submitted applications and installations to ensure that the company acquires sufficient new business that is viable and generates a profit for the business in line with projected sales on the budget.Key responsibilitiesSalesAcquire new business opportunities and grow our ATM presence.Generate Leads, create database and identifying potential sites.Achievement of sales targets broken down per device per monthRevenue and Profit targetExpense Control in relation to Sales ensuring that actions are done efficiently ensuring the costs are controlled – managing your costs.Identify and follow up business leads.Planned approach to target new customers.Utilising leakage statistics per Province and Region in an aggressive attempt to acquire the business with merchants in the area.Increase ATM footprint / representation nationally in retail sector as well as grow market share.Ensure profitable devices are deployed and Cost to income targets are within acceptable departmental targets.Minimise underperforming ATMs that are below the agreed thresholds.Reduce ATM net pay away where it makes sense.Maintain individual Daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets that have been agreed by the Channel.Adhere to service standards and best practices to ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved.Ensure all devices perform within the breakeven threshold.Weekly and monthly monitoring of stats.Building relationships with existing clients to get referrals.Assess site feasibility.Meeting with the customer to complete the application.Discuss and negotiate the terms of the agreement.Presenting different @types of ATMs and dealsEnsure all supporting documentation is complete and submitted.Forwarding details of the site to securityKeeping in touch with relevant departments to track installations.Advising the client of the installation spot and the @type of signage that will be used.Monitoring the ATM and transactions post installationDealing with any come backs from various departments.Client onboardingObtain CIT approval for all sites prior to signing up contract.Ensure site readiness with the operational teams and updating the merchant throughout the onboarding journeyCustomer Service & RetentionAlways ensure confidentiality of customer informationRegular site visits to existing customers to ensure the client is happy with the services end-to end.Customer Service review sessions to take place to determine profitability and performance of the device.Effective query and complaints resolution following by the appropriate escalation.Ensure the merchant needs are addressed timeously and effectively.To delight our internal and external merchants through:Management of sales territoryTo be the focal point of contact for the merchantPlanned regular merchant visits.Develop and Maintain existing customer relationships and networks.Ensure speedy query resolution through adherence to the service level agreementContract ManagementCapturing and completing all fields, protocols on agreements and contracts timeously and accurate.Requesting supporting document e.g. FICA documents as per legislationCapturing the client information right ‘up front on installation request form for the creation of merchant / vendor profile and account settlementsAll contracts under management are signed an up to date weekly and monthly.Ensure clients have contracts and that contracts are regularly reviewed in line with regulatory change.Assist the merchant with the contract, explaining the terms and conditions.Ensure all clients’ documents are collected and filed in line with Net1 requirements.Ensure clients and contracts are FICA compliant.Operational supportManage the client and site with respect to operational issues. Cash out etc.Act as single point of contact to resolve all local service issues that arise.Monitor and engage ATM Command Centre with respect to downtimes etc.This is done on a regional basis as the bank as no regional representation.PlanningClear sales plans and actionable actionsWeekly Call plans and managementCustomer Service Plans to address retention.Developing and implementing a formal sales plan and strategyPlanned approach to target new customers.Have a list of leakage areas which we should target in an aggressive attempt to acquire the business with merchants in the area.Qualifications and ExperienceGrade 12Relevant tertiary qualification degree in Public Relations/MarketingMin 3 years’ experience in Sales would be an advantage.Proven ability to Negotiate, close deals and conflict resolution.Ability to generate own leadsConditions of employmentA valid driver’s license.Own reliable transportClear criminal and credit recordContactable via own mobile phoneAvailable for work on weekends and public holidays when required.#J-18808-Ljbffr