External Sales Rep (Office Furniture)

Kontak Recruitment; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking an External Sales Rep for our Centurion client in the office furniture sector. The role focuses on new business development and account management with a hybrid work model, combining remote activity and in-office reporting 1–2 times weekly.

The successful candidate will be a confident hunter, skilled at building client relationships, delivering presentations, and closing deals. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle are essential for field visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years sales experience within office furniture industry - essential
• Proven experience selling office furniture to businesses and commercial clients
• Strong new business development and cold-calling experience
• Able to manage and grow existing client accounts
• Established network within office furniture/interior design/property/commercial sector advantageous
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Target-driven and motivated by commission/earning potential
• Growth mindset with ambition to develop financially and professionally
• Honest, reliable with strong moral values
• Able to work independently and manage a sales pipeline
• Comfortable with hybrid work and Centurion office visits 1–2 times weekly
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle - essential

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach new business prospects
• Cold call, arrange meetings and conduct client visits
• Sell office furniture solutions to new and existing clients
• Understand client requirements and recommend suitable furniture solutions
• Prepare quotations, proposals and presentations
• Conduct site visits and take basic measurements
• Follow up on quotations and close sales
• Manage full sales process from initial contact to order confirmation
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Follow up on leads and maintain an active sales pipeline
• Achieve monthly sales targets and commission goals
• Keep accurate records of client activity, opportunities and sales progress
• Monitor market activity and identify new business opportunities
• Work with internal teams to ensure orders are processed and delivered correctly
• Attend Centurion office meetings 1–2 times a week

Job description

External Sales Rep (Office Furniture) required in Centurion.

Seeking a driven External Sales Representative with proven experience selling office furniture.

This is a hybrid role focused on new business development and account management. The successful candidate will work remotely and report to the Centurion office once or twice a week.

The role is suited to a confident hunter who enjoys finding new business, building client relationships and earning commission.

Salary: R18 000 - R21 000 Basic per Month + Commission + Company phone.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years sales experience within the office furniture industry - essential
• Proven experience selling office furniture to businesses and commercial clients
• Strong new business development and cold-calling experience
• Able to manage and grow existing client accounts
• Established network within the office furniture, interior design, property or commercial sector advantageous
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Target-driven and highly motivated by commission and earning potential
• Growth mindset with the ambition to develop professionally and financially
• Honest, reliable and guided by strong moral values
• Able to work independently and manage a sales pipeline
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and reporting to the Centurion office once or twice a week
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle - essential

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and approach new business prospects
• Cold call, arrange meetings and conduct client visits
• Sell office furniture solutions to new and existing clients
• Understand client requirements and recommend suitable furniture solutions
• Prepare quotations, proposals and presentations
• Conduct site visits and take basic measurements where required
• Follow up on quotations and close sales
• Manage the full sales process from initial contact through to order confirmation
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Follow up on leads and maintain an active sales pipeline
• Achieve monthly sales targets and commission goals
• Keep accurate records of client activity, opportunities and sales progress
• Monitor market activity and identify new business opportunities
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure orders are processed and delivered correctly
• Attend meetings at the Centurion office once or twice a week

This is an opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who wants the flexibility of a hybrid role and the earning potential that comes with strong sales performance.