Exernal Sales Representative

Sentinel Staffing Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Staffing Services in Pretoria North seeks an experienced External Sales Development Coordinator to drive new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and promote manufacturing products.

You will conduct market analysis, approach potential clients, present solutions, negotiate deals, and travel to client sites. The role demands a target-driven, proactive professional with strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• 3-year National Diploma in Sales, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales or marketing-related position.
• Proven experience in business development, external sales or client acquisition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and selling abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand and anticipate customer needs.
• Excellent presentation and pitching skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify new sales opportunities.
• Proactively identify and approach potential clients and customers.
• Promote and sell company products and services.
• Research competitor offerings to identify competitive advantages.
• Develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Develop compelling sales pitches and presentations.
• Negotiate with prospective customers and close sales.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and future sales growth.
• Assist customers with purchasing decisions by providing product information.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Presentations

Market knowledge

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

3-year National Diploma in Sales/Marketing

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

A well-established organisation within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced and driven External Sales Development Coordinator to join their team in Pretoria North.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market analysis to identify new sales and business growth opportunities.
• Proactively identify and approach potential clients and customers.
• Promote and sell company products and services.
• Research competitor products and market offerings to identify competitive advantages.
• Develop strategies and initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Research the market to understand customer needs and identify untapped opportunities.
• Develop compelling sales pitches and presentations.
• Negotiate with prospective customers and successfully close sales.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and future sales growth.
• Assist customers with purchasing decisions by providing accurate product information and guidance.
• Explain product benefits and conduct technical product demonstrations where required.
• Represent the organisation professionally as a brand ambassador.
• Engage directly with customers on a daily basis through onsite and offsite visits.
• Maintain a strong understanding of products, market trends and customer requirements.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to overall business revenue.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• 3-year National Diploma in Sales, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales or marketing-related position.
• Proven experience in business development, external sales or client acquisition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and selling abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand and anticipate customer needs.
• Excellent presentation and pitching skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to clients will be advantageous.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a confident, target-driven and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys working directly with customers and developing new business. You should be proactive, persuasive and comfortable presenting products, negotiating with clients and converting opportunities into sales.