Export Sales Representative

MCE Electric; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical company is seeking an experienced Export Sales Representative to expand its footprint across Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sales processes, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage key accounts effectively. This role involves identifying new distributors, achieving sales targets, and coordinating export processes. The position requires travel within Africa and a valid driver's license, along with a degree or diploma in sales or business.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years in external export sales.
• Experience in electrical, hardware, or technical industries advantageous.
• Valid passport and driver's license.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow export markets within Africa.
• Identify and secure new distributors and customers.
• Achieve and exceed export sales targets.
• Manage key accounts and build strong client relationships.
• Coordinate export processes with internal departments.
• Provide market feedback to support buying and marketing strategies.
• Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline management on CRM system.

Skills

Strong understanding of sales processes

Negotiation and persuasion skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Excellent time management

Team player

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in sales or business

Job description

We are looking for:

Adriven and experienced Export Sales Representative to expand our footprint across neighbouring and Sub‑Saharan African markets.

Knowledge and abilities:

• Strong understanding of sales processes and techniques, preferably within the electrical industry.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a proactive team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage clients effectively.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow export markets within Africa
• Identifyand secure new distributors and customers
• Achieve and exceed export sales targets
• Manage key accounts and build strong client relationships
• Coordinate export processes with internal departments
• Provide market feedback to support buying and marketing strategies
• Maintainaccuratereporting and pipeline management on CRM system.

Boxes to tick:

• Matric
• Minimum of 3 years in external exportsales.
• Experience in electrical, hardware, or technical industriesadvantageous
• A relevant degree or diploma in sales, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid passport
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.