External Sales Rep (chemical distribution)

Lotus Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical supply and distribution company seeks a vibrant sales representative for its Johannesburg office. This junior to mid-level role requires a focus on building new business through cold calling, maintaining customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should possess a technical sales background with proven experience in B2B sales. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in technical or Hazchem distribution B2B sales.
• Experience in developing call cycles and management reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling and developing new business opportunities.
• Servicing an existing customer base and providing management reports.
• Conducting competitor analysis and trend monitoring.

Skills

cold calling

business development

meeting targets

sales

Education

Matric

Job description

Our client, a progressive and fast paced chemical supply and distribution company, seeks to employ a vibrant sales representative to join this progressive and expanding professional team.

Please note this is NOT a senior role but rather a junior to mid-career level role, specifically for candidates in the advertised region, with a preference to candidates with a sales background in technical sales.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed Matric, 2-5 years experience in technical or Hazchem distribution background B2B sales and business development.

• You will have a proven track record in cold calling, developing new business opportunities and servicing an existing customer base.

• You will have experience in developing your own call cycles, providing management reporting and completing competitor analysis and trend monitoring to advise to management

• You will be target driven, goal focused and customer centric, with a professional approach to new customers and solid problem solving skills

• You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• cold calling
• business development
• meeting targets
• sales