External Sales Consultant

Network Finance; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an External Sales Consultant to manage key mining accounts across Lydenburg, Steelpoort and Belfort. This field-based role focuses on growing a territory through new business development, maintaining relationships with mining companies and stakeholders, and delivering tailored solutions.

You will conduct client visits, prepare quotations and proposals, and manage the sales process from opportunity to close, while tracking forecasts and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Matric and sales/commerce qualification advantageous.
• 3–5 years in external sales, preferably technical/industrial.
• Proven new business development and account management experience.
• Mining industry experience and established mining network advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel extensively and self-motivated sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and grow existing customer accounts across Lydenburg and Steelpoort.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mining companies, contractors and key decision-makers.
• Conduct regular client visits to understand requirements, identify opportunities and provide solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales presentations while managing the sales process through to close.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasts and customer information.
• Monitor market activity and collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

External sales

Mining industry knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Sales/Marketing qualification

Job description

Our client, an established manufacturer supplying products and solutions to the mining industry, is looking for a driven External Sales Consultant to join their team and manage key mining accounts across Lydenburg, Steelpoort and Belfort.

This is a field-based sales opportunity for someone who enjoys being out with customers, identifying new opportunities and building long-term commercial relationships. You'll work closely with mining companies and other industry stakeholders, understanding their requirements and positioning the right solutions to meet their needs.

If you're energetic, commercially driven and enjoy the challenge of growing a territory, this could be your next career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and grow existing customer accounts across Lydenburg and Steelpoort.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mining companies, contractors and key decision-makers.
• Conduct regular client visits to understand requirements, identify opportunities and provide solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales presentations while managing the sales process through to close.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasts and customer information.
• Monitor market activity and collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12); a relevant Sales, Marketing or Commercial qualification will be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in external sales, preferably within a technical or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in new business development and managing existing customer relationships.
• Mining industry experience and an established network within the mining sector will be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's licence, willingness to travel extensively and a highly energetic, self-motivated approach to sales.

If you're looking for a role where you can get out into the field, build strong mining relationships and directly influence the growth of the business, this could be the opportunity for you.