External Sales Agent

K2 Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Recruit is seeking three External Sales Agents for Cape Town and Somerset West to drive new business development in the commercial construction and property sector. You will build relationships with architects, developers, and other stakeholders while managing the full sales cycle and meeting targets.

If you are commercially minded, motivated, and capable of working independently within a dynamic team, this role offers a structured pipeline and opportunities to progress in commercial sales.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• Minimum of 3--5 years' proven sales experience.
• Demonstrated experience in external sales, business development or a client-facing commercial sales environment.
• Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding monthly sales targets.
• Experience selling into or working on large commercial projects would be highly advantageous.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand project requirements and commercial considerations.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with senior professionals and decision-makers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised, with excellent administration, follow-up and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work independently.
• High level of emotional intelligence and professional maturity.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using SAP would be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport are essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial market.
• Conduct cold calling and business development activities to generate new leads and opportunities.
• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, property developers and other relevant industry professionals.
• Meet clients at their offices and on-site to understand project requirements and identify suitable product solutions.
• Promote and specify the company's commercial product offering within relevant projects.
• Manage the full sales process, from prospecting and relationship development through to follow-up and securing business.
• Maintain a structured pipeline of opportunities and manage appointments, follow-ups and client communication effectively.
• Work towards and consistently achieve monthly sales targets.
• Develop a strong understanding of commercial projects and the financial requirements associated with them.
• Provide professional product presentations and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Build long-term relationships that generate repeat and referral business.
• Maintain accurate sales records and administration using relevant systems, including SAP.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams while independently managing your allocated territory and client portfolio.
• Participate in showroom duties one weekend per month.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Self-motivation

Independence

Emotional intelligence

Customer service

SAP

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: External Sales Agents*3

Location: Cape Town & Somerset West, Cape Town

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

K2 Recruit is seeking three ambitious and results-driven External Sales Agents to join a leading client's Commercial Division in Cape Town.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced sales professionals who enjoy business development, building long-term relationships and working within the commercial construction and property environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for generating new business and developing relationships with key industry professionals, including architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, developers and other stakeholders involved in commercial projects.

If you are self-motivated, commercially astute and have a proven ability to consistently achieve sales targets, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial market.

• Conduct cold calling and business development activities to generate new leads and opportunities.

• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, property developers and other relevant industry professionals.

• Meet clients at their offices and on-site to understand project requirements and identify suitable product solutions.

• Promote and specify the company's commercial product offering within relevant projects.

• Manage the full sales process, from prospecting and relationship development through to follow-up and securing business.

• Maintain a structured pipeline of opportunities and manage appointments, follow-ups and client communication effectively.

• Work towards and consistently achieve monthly sales targets.

• Develop a strong understanding of commercial projects and the financial requirements associated with them.

• Provide professional product presentations and maintain a high standard of customer service.

• Build long-term relationships that generate repeat and referral business.

• Maintain accurate sales records and administration using relevant systems, including SAP.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams while independently managing your allocated territory and client portfolio.

• Participate in showroom duties one weekend per month.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.

• Minimum of 3--5 years' proven sales experience.

• Demonstrated experience in external sales, business development or a client-facing commercial sales environment.

• Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding monthly sales targets.

• Experience selling into or working on large commercial projects would be highly advantageous.

• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand project requirements and commercial considerations.

• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.

• Comfortable engaging with senior professionals and decision-makers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

• Highly organised, with excellent administration, follow-up and time-management skills.

• Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work independently.

• High level of emotional intelligence and professional maturity.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience using SAP would be advantageous.

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport are essential.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience or an established network within any of the following industries would be advantageous:

• Construction

• Building and infrastructure

• Architecture

• Quantity surveying

• Interior design

• Property development

• Commercial projects

• Building materials or related products

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone who is:

• A natural relationship builder

• Commercially minded and target-driven

• Professional and confident

• Highly self-motivated

• Organised and disciplined

• Resilient and comfortable with cold calling and new business development

• Customer-focused

• An excellent communicator

• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

WHY APPLY?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established commercial business and build relationships with influential professionals across the construction and property development sectors. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your sales pipeline, develop your industry network and build a successful career in commercial sales.