External Sales Representative

Kempston Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Representative in Gauteng. The successful candidate will focus on cold calling, generating new business, and maintaining client relationships. A minimum of Grade 12, plus strong customer management and negotiation skills are essential. The position requires a proactive, energetic personality with a valid driver's licence. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Grade 12.
• Internal sales experience.
• External sales experience is an advantage.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Valid driver’s licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling and generating new business.
• Servicing existing clients.
• Maintaining good customer relations.

Skills

Customer management skills

Probing skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Technical skills

Pro-active attitude

Goal orientation

Dynamic personality

Good business acumen

Computer Literacy

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Our client, the largest, independently owned supplier of semi-finished thermoplastic materials in Southern Africa, is seeking an EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE to join their team.

The role is based in WADESVILLE, BRAKPAN and would suit someone familiar with the area.

Their products are used in diverse applications ranging from signage and branding, interior design, architectural construction and even custom engineered components.

Responsibilities

• Cold Calling
• Generating new business
• Servicing existing clients

Qualifications

• Minimum skills and experience required: Minimum requirement Grade 12
• Internal sales experience
• External sales experience will be an advantage
• Customer management skills
• Maintain and build good customer relations
• Good probing, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Must be able to manage time and portfolio effectively
• Practically minded with technical skills
• Must be pro‑active and able to generate new business within the signage industry
• Goal orientated and target driven
• Energetic and dynamic personality
• Well presented with good business acumenputer Literate
• Good disciplinary and absenteeism record
• Must be willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence essential