EXTERNAL SALES CONSULTANT – INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS (RIVONIA, JOHANNESBURG)

University of Fort Hare; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Gauteng is seeking an External Sales Consultant to manage sales and account development for industrial raw materials. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of sales experience, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to interact with customers face-to-face. This role requires comfort with site visits and pertinent qualifications, including a Grade 12 certificate. Own transport is essential. Join a dynamic environment where you can grow the business and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in industrial or chemical raw materials sales.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Hunter mindset with excellent prospecting skills.
• Comfortable with site visits and face-to-face customer meetings.
• Own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and account development of industrial and chemical raw materials.
• Apply technical knowledge to support customers, grow business, and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Sales experience in industrial raw materials

Technical aptitude

Prospecting skills

Face-to-face customer interactions

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant technical or chemical training

Job description

Overview

EXTERNAL SALES CONSULTANT – INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS (RIVONIA, JOHANNESBURG)

2025-12-04 - 2026-01-03

Permanent

NEL012527

Manage sales and account development of industrial and chemical raw materials. Apply technical knowledge to support customers, grow business, and deliver excellent service through face-to-face interactions and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and account development of industrial and chemical raw materials.
• Apply technical knowledge to support customers, grow business, and deliver excellent service through face-to-face interactions and site visits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in industrial or chemical raw materials sales.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Hunter mindset with excellent prospecting skills.
• Comfortable with site visits and face-to-face customer meetings.
• Grade 12 / Matric; relevant technical or chemical training advantageous.
• Own transport essential.

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