External Sales - Durban

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 223.000 - 246.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search in Durban seeks an External Sales Representative to grow our client base in the electrical industry. You will develop accounts, promote product solutions and prepare quotations.

The role requires at least 5 years of sales experience, including 3 in electrical, with strong negotiation and presentation skills. You will travel extensively within the Durban region and work with internal teams to ensure excellent service and timely

Formación

• Matric.
• Minimum 5 years' sales experience, with at least 3 years in the electrical industry.
• Good product knowledge of switchgear, control gear, lighting and wiring accessories.
• A relevant Sales, Business or related qualification would be advantageous.
• Proven external sales experience and a track record of achieving targets.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including occasional long-distance trips.

Responsabilidades

• Responsibilities will include building strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, promoting and advising on product solutions, preparing quotations and sales proposals, negotiating with clients and consistently achieving sales targets.
• You will also work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and efficient delivery.
• A willingness to travel extensively within the Durban region is essential.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Electrical industry

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Educación

Matric

Sales qualification

Descripción del empleo

3 Nov 2026 - 2 Dec 2026

Permanent

JHB004632

Electrical Engineering

KwaZulu Natal, Durban

R20k Basic Salary plus company benefits - R22k Basic Salary plus company benefits

External Sales Representative – Electrical Industry | Durban

Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a solid understanding of the electrical industry?

We are looking for an experienced External Sales Representative to grow our client base, develop existing accounts and drive sales across the Durban region.

We require at least 5 years' sales experience, including a minimum of 3 years within the electrical industry, with particular exposure to switchgear, control gear, lighting and wiring accessories.

Responsibilities will include building strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, promoting and advising on product solutions, preparing quotations and sales proposals, negotiating with clients and consistently achieving sales targets.

You will also work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and efficient delivery.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills, who is self-motivated, commercially minded and comfortable working independently.

A willingness to travel extensively within the Durban region is essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Minimum 5 years' sales experience, with at least 3 years in the electrical industry.
• Good product knowledge of switchgear, control gear, lighting and wiring accessories.
• A relevant Sales, Business or related qualification would be advantageous.
• Proven external sales experience and a track record of achieving targets.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including occasional long-distance trips.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office-based work and external client visits.
• Extensive travel throughout the Johannesburg region.
• Standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required.
• May involve transporting product samples and sales material.

If you have the industry knowledge, sales drive and ability to turn opportunities into lasting business relationships, we'd love to hear from you!

For More Information Please Contact

Aida Ioannides