External Sales Consultant / Rep

Headhunt; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunt is seeking an External Sales Consultant / Rep to join our client’s team based in Port Elizabeth. The role requires a proactive sales professional who can generate new business and manage client relationships in the waste management and environmental services sector.

Reporting to management, you will conduct cold calls, develop revenue in allocated markets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Matric / Senior Certificate is essential.
• An advantage is a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing.
• Minimum 3 years' sales experience is advantageous.
• Experience in waste management or environmental services is preferred.
• Proven track record in meeting sales targets.
• High level client relationship management skills.
• Valid EB driver's licence is essential.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls to generate new business and meet targets.
• Develop new business and grow revenue within allocated markets.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients through calls and visits.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Prepare and submit quotations and proposals as required.
• Coordinate with sales, administration, logistics, fleet and disposal-site teams to ensure service delivery.
• Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities for improved service and sales.

Skills

Matric / Senior Certificate

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Cold-calling

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing

Job description

Our client in the waste management and environmental services industry is seeking to employ a External Sales Consultant / Rep to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Exciting Opportunity

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your sales expertise, professionalism, and relationship-building skills will make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to grow their career within an established organisation.

Requirements:

• Matric / Senior Certificate essential
• Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or a related field advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' sales experience advantageous
• Experience within the waste management, environmental, or a similar industry preferred
• Proven track record in a sales environment
• Strong business development and cold-calling abilities
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Valid EB driver's licence essential
• Ability to meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cold calls in line with agreed targets
• Develop new business and grow revenue within allocated markets
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients through service and telephone calls
• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships
• Conduct market research and questionnaire surveys with prospective and existing clients
• Monitor, record, and assist with resolving client complaints
• Obtain waste samples, arrange analysis, and liaise with disposal facilities where required
• Act as the main point of contact with clients regarding overdue payments
• Coordinate communication with clients regarding service-related matters
• Prepare and submit quotations and proposals as required
• Ensure only management-approved price lists are provided to clients
• Keep existing and prospective clients informed through relevant company communication material
• Compile and provide service-related statistical information and reports to designated key clients
• Prepare and submit monthly client reports
• Conduct regular calls and visits to A- and B-grade clients as agreed with management
• Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities for improved service and increased sales
• Work closely with sales, administration, logistics, fleet, and disposal-site teams to ensure effective service delivery
• Perform any other reasonable duties requested by management from time to time

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.