External Sales Representative

PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Johannesburg seeks an External Sales Representative with a foundry background to connect customers with the foundry’s capabilities. You will manage both new and existing accounts, traveling to client sites and delivering technically informed service.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, with a focus on growing sales and securing long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Matric with Engineering Drawing as a subject is required.
• Experience in the foundry industry is essential.
• A foundry-related trade qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to new and existing clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Act as the technical liaison between the foundry and clients.
• Understand client requirements and relay them to the foundry.
• Assist with quoting on new jobs for potential clients.
• Develop and maintain a strong client base through regular engagement.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and secure new business.

Skills

Client-facing

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric with Engineering Drawing

Foundry trade qualification

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 26/10/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative to join a growing sales team based in Johannesburg.

Our client is looking for a sales-focused professional with foundry industry experience who is confident dealing with new and existing clients and can act as the technical link between the foundry and its customers.

• Conduct extensive travelling to new and existing clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Act as the technical liaison between the foundry and clients.
• Understand client requirements and communicate these effectively to the foundry.
• Assist with quoting on new jobs for potential clients.
• Develop and maintain a strong client base through regular engagement and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and secure new business.
• Provide clients with professional and technically informed service.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with clients to encourage repeat and long-term business.
  

Requirements

• Matric certificate, with Engineering Drawing as one of the subjects.
  
• Previous foundry industry experience is essential.
  
• Foundry-related trade qualification would be advantageous.
  
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Good attendance record and punctuality.
  
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively to clients.