External Sales Rep

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Provident Fund

Company fuel card

Vehicle maintenance contribution

Laptop provided

Cellphone

Job summary

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks an External Sales Representative to grow our residential building and construction client base. You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with contractors, architects and developers, and manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to order.

The role offers a basic salary of R15 000–R18 000 per month plus commission, plus a company car, fuel card, provident fund, laptop and cellphone. Regular site visits and targets apply.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Proven external sales experience in construction/building industry.
• Willing to travel for site visits.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the residential building sector.
• Build relationships with contractors, architects, developers and other industry professionals.
• Generate new leads and actively grow the residential client base.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess client and project requirements.
• Prepare and present quotations and proposals.
• Follow up on quotations, leads and potential projects.
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through to order.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.
• Achieve agreed sales targets.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and report on progress to the Sales Director.

Skills

New business development

Relationship-building

Target-driven

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Field travel

Education

Matric

Job description

Gauteng, JHB Eastern Suburbs: Jet Park

R 15000 - R 18000 Monthly Basic Plus Commission (Company car Fuel Card Provident Fund Cell Laptop)

Our client is looking for a driven and experienced External Sales Representative to grow their presence within the residential building and construction sector.

Our client specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of premium balustrades, staircases, handrails and pool enclosures for residential and commercial projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, building relationships with key industry professionals and growing the company's residential customer base.

External Sales Representative

Industry: Construction / Residential Building
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R15 000 – R18 000 basic per month + Commission

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the residential building sector.

• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, architects, quantity surveyors, developers and other industry professionals.

• Generate new leads and actively grow the residential client base.

• Conduct regular site visits to assess client and project requirements.

• Prepare and present quotations and proposals.

• Follow up on quotations, leads and potential projects.

• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through to order.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.

• Achieve agreed sales targets.

• Maintain an active sales pipeline and report on progress to the Sales Director.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric essential.

• Proven experience in an external sales / business development role.

• Experience within the construction, building, architectural, steel, aluminium or related industry will be highly advantageous.

• Strong new-business development and relationship-building skills.

• Target-driven, motivated and comfortable working independently.

• Confident dealing with contractors, architects, developers and professional clients.

• Comfortable working with technical or building-related products.

• Willing and able to conduct regular site visits.

• Computer literate.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Own reliable vehicle essential.

Direct experience selling balustrades, staircases or handrails is not essential, provided the candidate has relevant construction or building-industry sales experience and is able to understand technical products.

Package & Benefits

• Basic salary: R15 000 – R18 000 per month

• Commission structure

• Permanent employment

• 6-month probation period

• Provident Fund membership after successful completion of probation

• Company fuel card for business travel

• Vehicle maintenance contribution

• Cellphone and laptop provided

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 06:30 – 16:00, including a 30-minute lunch break.

Annual Shutdown

The company generally closes for an annual shutdown over December and January, normally from approximately 16 December to 10 January.
Exact dates may vary depending on operational requirements and will be communicated to employees in advance.