External Sales Representative

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative to drive growth in the foundry sector. You will travel extensively to establish new business and strengthen relationships with existing clients while acting as the technical liaison between foundry and customers.

The role requires proven sales experience, a foundry background, and strong communication and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate with Engineering Drawing as one of the subjects.
• Proven sales experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Foundry industry experience

Client-facing abilities

Communication skills

Education

Matric with Engineering Drawing

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Proven sales experience.
• 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.