External Sales Representative - Chemicals & Consumables

Scistaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scistaff in Johannesburg is seeking an External Sales Representative to drive the full sales cycle in the chemicals and consumables sector. You will prospect, quote, close deals and deliver after-sales support to customers in Gauteng.

The role requires proven sales experience in laboratory or chemical industries, a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, with a collaborative mindset in a small company environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative in laboratory, chemical, medical or related industries.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Business Development
• Client Relationship & Account Management
• Commercial & Operational Execution
• Monitoring competitor products
• Identifying new product supply opportunities

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relations

Negotiation

Job description

A supplier of laboratory consumables and chemicals is seeking an External Sales Representative - Chemicals & Consumables to join their team in Johannesburg. As the face of the company, you will manage the full sales cycle — from cold calling and market surveying to quoting, closing, and providing exceptional after-sales support.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sales and Business Development
• Client Relationship & Account Management
• Commercial & Operational Execution
• Monitoring competitor products
• Identifying new product supply opportunities

Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Sales Representative, ideally within the scientific, laboratory supply, medical, or chemical industries. Valid driver’s license and own transport required. Willingness to travel.

Additional Requirements: Must be an adaptable team player that is comfortable working in a small company environment where cross-departmental assistance is occasionally required. Strong technical aptitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and resilient but not forceful negotiation and closing skills.

External Sales Representative - Chemicals & Consumables Johannesburg Eastern Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA