The overall purpose of this role is to increase Business Internet LTE, Wireless, Wireless Air and Fibre (FTTB & FTTH) sales in line with the Vodacom Business targets. Work closely with Vodacom Franchisees / Dealers / Partners and their staff to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.
Enable the store staff to action a sale. Guide and assist with the sales process from start to end. This individual will be responsible for managing the relationship between the outlet and client through delivery of results against set objectives. They will be responsible for motivating, training and assisting all sales staff within the retail outlets. In addition, sales targets can be achieved by the Vodacom Business Specialists (VBS) through direct sales & marketing activities
1-3 years’ experience within sales in Telecommunications and experience with a competing ISP
Diploma/NQF level 5
Valid Drivers License
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Computer literacy - MS office excel & powerpoint
Ability to Work independently on routine assignments or projects
Communication Skills (verbal & written)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales
Sales Target Management
Training of Retail sales staff (Products/Services/Systems/Processes)
Call Diary Planning
Call Diary Adherence
Call capturing
Information gathering
Competitor Activity
Relationship Management
Customer Services and Escalations
Reporting
Daily Feed Activity
Morning stand-up at 08:00 daily with the RTL to discuss sales targets and sales output
Kitted correctly, uniform and presentable as per guidelines
Train retail sales staff on products/services/systems/ processes
Daily, weekly feedback sessions to line management on activity and sales performance
Ensure full Vodacom absolute rules enforced
Align with Regional Manager and Single Point of Contact on strategy
Daily Reporting Tasks
Complete the daily team register, training and sales to be submitted to the RTL
Capture store visits and sales daily at 15:30 to be submitted to RTL
Submit monthly travel logs to RTL (100% accuracy)
Sales Targets
Each VBS carries a minimum target of 20 Business Internet and 10 FTTH – subject to change
Facilitate the order and quotes and fast track the sales orders
Prepare daily feedback to the RTL on Visits and Sales output
C2 General
Meet monthly minimum target as set out to earn commission + 50% of allocated stores selling at least one product
KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO DO THE JOB COMPETENTLY
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing Certificate/Diploma
Telecommunications Product Knowledge (Broadband Products, Vodacom Business products)
Training skills
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity of VPP(Siebel) desired
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated skills and proven experience in Telecommunications Broadband sales
Reporting (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Training and Sales Presentations
Sound knowledge of Telecommunications (Broadband Products and Services)
Techno Savvy
Face-to-face SME engagement
Ability to understand and sell different products / packages
Ability to understand and sell value adding products and services
Maximise interactions to achieve agreed targets
Excellent customer service
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years related sales experience (Telecommunication Broadband sales)
Strong Training skills
Must be able to work in a fast pace environment, multi task, and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Sales and Target Driven
Strong Training Skills
Skills in problem solving
Analytical thinking
Excellent Business Acumen
Relationship building with retail sales staff and management
Strong communication & negotiation skills
Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written Understands the Client corporate culture and vision
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Valid Driver’s license Must be able to work closely with Regional Partners/Management Team to achieve objectives
All vehicles must comply with local and national regulatory requirements
Vehicles must, at all times, comply with all license and applicable permit requirements
Vehicles must be serviced and maintained as per manufacturers recommendations to ensure these remain fit-for-purpose and kept in safe working order as per local legislation and roadworthy requirements
C2 General
All inspection and service records must be maintained as per local legal administrative requirements
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Extroverted/Winning Attitude
Excellent Peoples skills
Coaching
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Able to use own initiative
Negotiation skills
Good communication skills
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Creative & innovative
Action Orientated