External Sales Representative | Cape Town

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Mitchells Plain; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission and incentives

Growth opportunities

Exposure to premium clients

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is seeking an External Sales Representative in South Africa to drive new business and manage key hospitality, corporate and commercial accounts. You will conduct on-site visits, presentations and meetings, while maintaining strong relationships with high-value clients.

Ideal candidates have proven field sales experience, strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently across a defined territory. A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Proven external or field sales experience.
• Strong business development and relationship-building ability.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Matric essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within hospitality, corporate and commercial sectors.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
• Conduct face-to-face sales visits, product presentations and client meetings.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Coordinate with production, logistics and administration teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows and client engagements.
• Maintain up-to-date product and market knowledge.

Skills

External Sales

Business Development

Negotiation

Territory management

Independent work

Education

Matric

Diploma/Certificate in Sales/Marketing/Business Management

Job description

An established manufacturing company specialising in premium products is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven External Sales Representative to join their team.

This role is suited to a proactive sales professional with strong business development and relationship management skills who is comfortable engaging with hospitality, corporate and commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the hospitality, corporate and commercial sectors.

• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.

• Conduct face-to-face sales visits, product presentations and client meetings.

• Prepare and follow up on quotations.

• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

• Coordinate with production, logistics and administration teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows and client engagements.

• Maintain up-to-date product and market knowledge.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in external or field sales.

• Strong business development and relationship-building ability.

• Strong negotiation and closing skills.

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.

• Willingness to work overtime when required.

• Matric essential.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within hospitality, outdoor furniture, design, manufacturing or related industries.

• An existing network within hospitality, accommodation, wine estates, events, restaurants or corporate sectors.

• Exposure to premium products, high-end retail, hospitality or design-driven environments.

• Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing or Business Management.

Key Competencies

• Hunter mentality with strong follow-through.

• Professional and customer-focused approach.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Good planning and time-management ability.

• Self-motivated and target-driven.

• Strong problem-solving ability.

• Confident engaging with premium products and high-value clients.

What's On Offer

• Competitive basic salary based on experience.

• Commission and performance incentives.

• Opportunity to grow within an established and expanding business.

• Exposure to premium products and high-value clients.

Application Notice

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