External Sales Representative

The Legends Agency; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 22 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an External Sales Representative, where you will drive sales growth and deepen customer relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for career growth. You'll manage your territory, collaborate with internal teams, and engage with top-tier clients. If you have a passion for sales and are results-driven, apply now to take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Company Car

Fuel

Cellphone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Proven sales or technical sales experience.
• Drivers license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers.
• Analyze territory potential and create strategic customer value plan.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and customer visit quotas.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Technical Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Grade 12

Relevant diploma or degree

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

We're Hiring: External Sales Representative EE/AA

Location: Port Elizabeth or East London
Full-time | On-site
R20,000-R22,0000 Basic Salary + Medical Aid & Provident Fund + Commission, Company Car, Fuel, Cellphone & Laptop

Purpose of the Role

Are you a results-driven, people-oriented professional ready to supercharge your career in sales? Join our high-performing team and become the face of our brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your mission: drive sales growth, deepen customer relationships, and unlock new market potential by delivering expert solutions to existing and prospective clients.
What Youll Be Doing

As an External Sales Representative, youll take full ownership of your territory and be the driving force behind sales success:

Customer Relationship & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers and prospects.
• Deliver powerful product presentations, demos, and tailored solutions.
• Research leads, qualify prospects, and open new accounts to grow market share.
• Consistently generate sales through direct interaction, proposals, and negotiations.

Territory Management & Strategy

• Analyze your territorys potential and create a strategic customer value plan.
• Schedule and manage regular visits to high-impact clients.
• Maximize your return on time investment by prioritizing key opportunities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, technical, finance) to ensure smooth order execution and post-sales support.
• Expedite problem resolution and deliver outstanding customer service.

Market Insight & Reporting

• Stay updated with latest product innovations, competitor activity, and industry trends.
• Submit timely and accurate reports: forecasts, call logs, sales plans, and pipeline updates.

Sales Administration & Support

• Assist with quotations, machine settings, pricing approvals, and invoicing.
• Support junior sales reps, participate in trade shows, and champion our brand in the market.

Key Success Metrics

• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and customer visit quotas.
• Ensure all admin (Rep Reports, Call Logs, Pipeline) is up to date.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and training certifications.

What You Bring

Required:

• Grade 12 and a relevant diploma or degree
• Proven sales or technical sales experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Drivers license and willingness to travel

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in industrial equipment, machinery, or technical sales
• CRM system proficiency (e.g., Sugar CRM)
• Knowledge of tools like Power BI, AutoCAD, Solidworks

Why Join Us?

• Competitive basic + commission structure
• Career growth opportunities and hands-on training
• A supportive team and vibrant sales culture
• Engage with top-tier clients and impactful projects

Apply now and take your sales career to the next level!

Desired Skills:

• Sales
• Business Development
• Equipment
• Machinery
• Technical Sales
• MS Office
• CRM

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric