Counter Sales Assistant (Steel / Hardware) – Vereeniging. A busy steel and hardware distributor is looking to employ an energetic and outgoing person to assist customers with their selections. Minimum requirements: 2 years’ experience selling of steel and industrial hardware products is essential and not negotiable Computer literate Syspro experience will be an advantage Duties and Responsibilities: Greet customers and assist with all enquiries Answering incoming calls and converting enquiries 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 Daily upkeep of backorders and releasing of stock 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 clients Have an understanding on how the different products work Ensure that their respective sales and GP targets are achieved monthly. Provide after sales follow ups to ensure that the customers are satisfied with the service Handle administrative duties Liaise with warehouse manager regarding deliveries. Providing leads to external staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr