External Sales Representative

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an ambitious External Sales Representative to drive growth. This field-based role involves building relationships with clients, identifying opportunities, and achieving targets through direct customer engagement.

You will present solutions, manage a robust pipeline, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with the sales support team to ensure order accuracy and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external or field sales with targets.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM software for sales tracking.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel in KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new prospects through field visits and referrals.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline from lead to close.
• Deliver product demonstrations and address client needs.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing.
• Provide excellent customer service and relationship management.
• Coordinate with internal team to ensure order processing and satisfaction.

Skills

External sales experience

Sales techniques

Communication skills

Independence / self-motivation

Driver's license

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and experienced External Sales Representative to join their team and drive sales growth within the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets through direct customer engagement. This field-based role requires a self-starter with excellent communication and negotiation skills, who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer value. You will represent our client's brand, products, and services to a diverse customer base, contributing significantly to their market presence and success in Richards Bay .

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and engage new prospects through field visits, networking events, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, managing leads from initial contact through to deal closure.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase solutions and address client needs.
• Negotiate sales contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build long-trubust relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with the internal sales support team to ensure smooth order processing and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven experience in external sales or field sales roles, ideally with a track record of meeting targets.
• Strong understanding of sales techniques and negotiation strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using CRM software for sales tracking and reporting.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively within the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a generous commission structure.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a leading brand in the industry.
• A supportive team culture and opportunities for career advancement.