External Sales Representative

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company specializing in sustainable masonry products is seeking an External Sales Representative for Gauteng. The role includes building relationships with construction professionals, promoting products, and managing sales operations. Candidates should have a strong sales background, ideally with 2+ years in the construction industry, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a competitive salary of R32,000 per month plus travel allowances.

Benefits

AA travel & fuel rates

R1,000 cellphone allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in construction or building materials.
• Valid South African driver's license required.
• Comfortable multitasking and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with site managers and developers.
• Conduct site visits and provide product support.
• Drive new business and manage existing accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Sales experience

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tertiary certificate

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

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  External Sales Representative (Gauteng)

  Join a Growing Heritage Brand in Sustainable Masonry Products

  Construction Sales | R32,000 + AA travel & fuel rates + R1,000 cellphone allowance | Remote/On-the-Road

  About Our Client

  Our client is a proudly South African, third-generation family-run business known for its commitment to quality and sustainability in the production of clay bricks and specialty masonry products. Based in the Western Cape, the company has a longstanding reputation among builders and developers and recently invested in a modern factory with expanded capacity and a lower environmental footprint. With a growth mindset and national expansion plans, they are now seeking a dedicated sales professional to grow their footprint in Gauteng.

  The Role: External Sales Representative

  This is a full-time, field-based sales position designed for a proactive, solutions-driven individual ready to grow our clients' market presence in Gauteng. Reporting remotely, you'll play a vital role in promoting products, building relationships with construction professionals, and ensuring seamless coordination between sales, logistics, and product delivery.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with site managers, developers, architects, and designers
  • Conduct regular site visits and provide product support and solutions
  • Promote products in retail stores, ensure adequate stock levels, and implement promotions
  • Manage sales administration, update CRM/ERP systems, and maintain territory records
  • Resolve on-site client issues and manage product deliveries with yard/logistics teams
  • Stay current on product lines and the broader construction industry
  • Drive new business while managing existing accounts in the Pretoria and Centurion region
  • Execute in-store and on-site promotions to grow brand visibility
  • Handle stock reconciliation and ensure a smooth sales-to-delivery workflow

  About You

  • 2+ years of sales experience in the construction or building materials industry
  • High school diploma required; tertiary certificate advantageous
  • Based in Pretoria or Centurion
  • Valid South African driver's license
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Energetic, self-driven, and capable of working independently
  • Comfortable multitasking between fieldwork, sales admin, and client service
  • Basic computer literacy and experience with ERP/CRM systems
  • Willingness to learn and grow through structured training