External Sales Representative (Gauteng)

The Legends Agency; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African construction products company is looking for an External Sales Representative in Gauteng. This full-time role involves promoting sustainable masonry products, maintaining client relationships, and managing sales administration. The ideal candidate needs over 2 years of sales experience in the construction industry, a valid driver's license, and must be based in Pretoria or Centurion. Competitive salary includes R32,000 plus allowances.

Benefits

Travel and fuel rates

Cellphone allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in construction or building materials industry.
• Valid South African driver's license required.
• Energetic, self-driven, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with site managers and developers.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide product support.
• Manage sales administration, update CRM/ERP systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tertiary certificate

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

About the job 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