Business Development Representative

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of sales experience in the printing or signage industry and will independently source leads and manage accounts. The position offers a monthly salary of R20,000 to R30,000 plus commission, and requires travel and a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales within printing, signage, branding, dye sublimation, or related industries.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Highly self-motivated and action-oriented.
• Comfortable with national travel and external sales activity.
• Own reliable vehicle essential (petrol card provided).

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and secure new business opportunities within required industries.
• Generate leads through cold calling, attending expos, and visiting retail sites.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from contact to closing the deal.
• Meet or exceed sales targets by delivering tailored solutions.
• Provide clients with expert guidance based on their specific needs.
• Stay up to date with industry trends.
• Submit regular sales reports detailing activity.
• Grow and manage your own portfolio of clients.

Skills

Sales experience in printing or related industries

Ability to exceed sales targets

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Relationship management

Willingness to travel

Job description

Business Development Representative required in Johannesburg.

Our client is a well-established provider of large-format digital print and signage solutions with nearly two decades of industry presence and operations in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Their offering spans dye sublimation, signage fabrication, and end-to-end visual communications, servicing clients across the automotive, retail, events, and exhibition sectors.

They are currently looking to appoint a Sales Executive with strong business development capabilities. This is a proactive, externally focused role requiring a self-motivated individual who can independently source leads, engage prospective clients through site visits and industry events, and manage the full sales cycle through to account growth.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-driven individual who thrives in external sales environments. They have a keen eye for identifying opportunities in any setting, from industry expos to retail walk-throughs and act decisively to convert them into business.

Salary: R20 000 to R30 000 basic per month + Commission.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in sales within printing, signage, branding, dye sublimation, or related industries
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Highly self-motivated and action-oriented
• Comfortable with national travel and external sales activity
• Own reliable vehicle essential (petrol card provided)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, approach, and secure new business opportunities within industries that require print, signage, or branded promotional products.
• Generate leads through cold calling, attending expos, visiting retail and commercial sites, and leveraging tools to build targeted databases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to closing the deal and ongoing account management.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets by delivering tailored print and signage solutions.
• Provide clients with expert guidance and relevant recommendations based on their specific printing needs.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Submit regular sales reports detailing activity, pipeline status, and market insights.
• Grow and manage your own portfolio of clients, converting one-off sales into long-term, high-value accounts.