External Sales Representative | Gauteng

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is hiring an External Sales Representative for a premium manufacturing company in Gauteng. You will drive new business with hospitality, corporate and premium clients, while sustaining strong relationships and delivering product presentations.

The ideal candidate will have proven field sales experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven external or field sales experience.
• Strong business development and relationship-building ability.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Valid driver's license 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 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.

Skills

External sales experience

Business development

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Independent worker

Willing to work overtime

Matric

Education

Matric

Sales diploma/certificate (advantage)

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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