External Sales Executive

Talent Fox SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 189,720 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox SA in Durban is seeking an External Sales Executive to drive new business, open accounts, and build lasting client relationships. You will focus on selling fire safety equipment, solutions, and health & safety training services to a growing base of clients.

You will manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to after-sales service, maintain CRM records, and hit monthly targets. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are essential for field visits and timely customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an external hunter sales role.
• Experience in fire safety equipment, fire protection, or health & safety training is essential.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic, resilient, and target-driven.
• Valid driver's license.
• Own reliable vehicle (essential).

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and cold calling.
• Sell fire safety equipment, solutions, and health & safety training services.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow up on opportunities.
• Negotiate and close sales to achieve and exceed monthly targets.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to after-sales service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities on the CRM system.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell additional products and services.

Skills

External sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Prospecting

Tools

CRM

Job description

EXTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE

Pinetown, Durban

R17 000 – R24 000 Basic + Fuel + Commission

This role is ideal for a highly motivated sales professional who thrives on generating new business, opening new accounts, and building long-term client relationships. If you're passionate about sales and have industry knowledge, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and cold calling
• Sell fire safety equipment, solutions, and health & safety training services
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow up on opportunities
• Negotiate and close sales to achieve and exceed monthly targets
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to after-sales service
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities on the CRM system
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell additional products and services

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an external hunter sales role
• Previous experience within the fire safety equipment, fire protection, or health & safety training industry is essential
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, resilient, and target-driven
• Valid driver's license
• Own reliable vehicle (essential)

To Apply

Send your CV with the subject line "EXTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE".