External Sales Consultant

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 530 000 - 796 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm seeks an experienced Sales Representative in Gqeberha to generate new business and expand the existing client base. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales track record, sales and marketing qualifications, and excellent communication skills. A valid driver's license and own transport are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on client relationships and sales success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven sales track record.
• Interior design background is advantageous.
• Must have own transport and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow existing customer base.
• Meet sales objectives and invoicing target.
• Service and maintain existing clients.
• Expand existing client base and build relationships.

Skills

Sales and Marketing expertise

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Sales and Marketing qualification

Tools

JDE knowledge

Job description

Recruiter:

Profile Personnel

Job Ref:

3506833347

Date posted:

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Role Purpose: To generate new business and grow existing customer base, to meet and exceed sales objectives.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Sales and Marketing qualification
• 3-5 years proven sales track record
• JDE knowledge (advantageous)
• Interior design background (advantageous)
• Must be computer literate
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license essential

Job Attributes

• Competitive character with “can do attitude”
• Prepared to work long hours
• Flexible and Professional
• Pay attention to detail and problem solving
• Adhere to policy and procedures
• Understand workflow process
• Work well under pressure
• Manage time / self-starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skill
• Apply product knowledge
• Understand clients’ needs
• Provide innovative / original solutions
• Pay attention to detail
• Apply knowledge of factories/suppliers
• Solve customer and supplier problems effectively
• Good admin and computer skills
• Good business ethics

Responsibilities

• Sales Income – Meet intake, Invoicing target and GP Values
• Service and maintain existing clients
• Expand existing client base
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers
• Liaise with designer
• Provide Technical specifications to manufacturers according to customer requirements
• Obtain cost on projects
• Draft proposals timeously
• Presentations / PowerPoint
• Company terms and conditions
• Discussion of payment terms at presentation stage
• Work closely with Branch Manager
• Attend site meetings and follow-up meetings

Debtors

• Assist debtors department with product-related queries holding up payment

Sales Admin

• Ensure all documents are in place before processing an order, e.g., Purchase order is accurate in relation to JDE quote
• Cash sales agreement
• 50% deposit where applicable
• Supplier’s costing
• Plan, coordinate, communicate deliveries and installations to team members
• Conduct site visits & inspections before and during installations
• Complete snag lists and hand over to client

Other

• Capture daily activities
• Formulate prospects, weekly and monthly forecasts for Branch Manager
• Conduct showroom presentation
• Knowledge sharing

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV to Meriek Robinson.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.