External Sales Representative

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in East London is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative to grow key accounts in the steel, hardware, construction, pumps and irrigation sectors. The role requires building lasting relationships and delivering tailored product solutions during site visits.

You will prepare quotations, pursue leads and close deals while aiming to meet and exceed sales targets. A client-focused, self-driven professional with strong communication and negotiation skills will thrive in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience within steel, hardware or construction industries.
• Strong industry knowledge of products in related sectors.
• Proven external sales and business development experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially minded.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Drive sales across steel, hardware, construction, pumps and irrigation products.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow the customer base.
• Conduct client visits and provide product solutions based on customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads and close sales.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

5+ years sales

External sales

Customer relations

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Driver's licence

Job description

A well-established distributor is looking for an experienced External Sales Representative to join their team in East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Drive sales across steel, hardware, construction, pumps and irrigation products.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow the customer base.
• Conduct client visits and provide product solutions based on customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads and close sales.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years' sales experience within the steel, hardware or construction industry is essential.
• Strong existing industry knowledge and understanding of products.
• Proven external sales and business development experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially minded.
• Valid driver's licence.