External Sales Representative (Gauteng)

The Legends Agency; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing heritage brand in sustainable masonry products as an External Sales Representative. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in the vibrant Gauteng region, where you'll build relationships with construction professionals and drive market presence. With a focus on quality and sustainability, this established company is expanding its footprint and seeks a proactive individual ready to take on the challenges of field sales. Enjoy a competitive salary, travel allowances, and a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment dedicated to professional development.

Benefits

AA travel & fuel rates

Cellphone allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in construction or building materials.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

External Sales

Field Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Business Development

Account Management

Logistics Management

Construction

Building

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Distribution

Education

High School Diploma

Tertiary Certificate

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Systems

Job description

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

Desired Skills:

• External Sales
• Field Sales
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Logistics Management
• Construction
• Building
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale
• Distribution