External Sales Representative

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Representative based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to focus on client acquisition in the construction and heavy engineering sector. The role involves cold calling, maintaining existing clients, and monitoring accounts from enquiry to delivery. The ideal candidate possesses strong sales abilities, excellent people skills, and experience with Syspro or similar systems. This position offers an opportunity to grow your portfolio while meeting industry demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Construction & Heavy Engineering Industry.
• Ability to conduct cold calls and acquire new business.
• Proven track record of maintaining and growing a client base.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calling and acquire new business.
• Maintain and grow an existing client base.
• Monitor and service accounts from enquiry to delivery.

Skills

Sales Ability

Information probing

Strong Personality

People skills

Humble & Approachable

Tools

Syspro

Job description

About the job External Sales Representative

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Work Outputs and Accountabilities:

Cold Calling and New Business acquisition

Maintenance and growth of existing client base

Finding of non stock items to service client base

Full account monitoring and servicing from enquiry to delivery

to account payment

Following Market trends, pricing and movement

Meeting targets and growing portfolio

Desired Experience, Qualification, Skills & Knowledge

Experience:

Construction & Heavy Engineering Industry

Skills & Knowledge:

Sales Ability & Information probing

Strong Personality and people skills

Humble & Approachable

Experience in Syspro or similar will be beneficial