External Sales Representative

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Cape Town is looking for a young, ambitious External Sales Representative. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about sales and eager to grow in a technical sales career. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, building ongoing client relationships, and meeting sales targets. Candidates should possess 3–5 years of sales experience, a valid driver's license, and be self-starters willing to learn. Excellent training will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

Career growth opportunities

High earning potential

Qualifications

• 3–5 years sales experience, technical sales advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Meet monthly sales budgets and targets.
• Conduct client visits and site assessments.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

South Africa - Western Cape , Cape Town - North (Goodwood - Blackheath)

(Market related)

External Sales Representative
Location: Cape Town – Blackheath (Western Cape Region)

We are looking for a young, ambitious, and energetic go-getter to join our Cape Town sales team. This role is ideal for a people-oriented individual who is passionate about sales, enjoys working with customers, and is eager to grow into a technical sales career.
While technical knowledge is an advantage, it is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Meet and exceed monthly sales budgets and targets
• Conduct client visits and site assessments throughout the Western Cape
• Prepare quotations and proposals with internal technical support
• Coordinate installations, scheduling, and project sign-offs
• Maintain accurate sales administration, reporting, and CRM updates
• Represent the company professionally and build the company brand

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A young, driven, and ambitious self-starter with a hunger to succeed
• A natural people’s person who enjoys customer interaction and relationship building
• Passionate about sales and motivated by targets and earning potential
• Willing to learn, be trained, and grow into a technical sales professional
• Organised, disciplined, and able to manage time and priorities effectively
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Based at the Blackheath office with travel across the Western Cape (within a 50km radius of Blackheath office)
• 3–5 years sales experience (technical sales advantageous but not essential)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Professional communication and presentation skills

Why Join Us?

• Join a well-established, respected brand backed by a strong group
• Excellent training and development in technical sales
• Real career growth opportunities for ambitious individuals
• Supportive management and structured systems
• High earning potential for motivated performers

If you are a driven, ambitious people’s person ready to build a long-term career in sales and technical solutions, we would love to hear from you.