External Sales Representative (JB6287)

Kontak Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel

Cell phone

Laptop

Commission

Job summary

The position offers a monthly base salary with commission, a company car for client visits, fuel, a cell phone, and a laptop, with a 3-month probation to permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and valid driver’s license required.
• Own reliable vehicle for commuting.
• Minimum 2 years sales experience advantageous.
• Ability to generate leads and source new business opportunities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Presentable and professional.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Excellent administration and organizational skills.
• Willing to work occasional weekends/public holidays for events.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
• Identify and develop new customer relationships within the assigned territory.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Schedule and attend client meetings and sales presentations.
• Manage and plan daily/weekly sales routes effectively.
• Achieve sales targets and maximise commission opportunities.
• Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups.
• Source and manage leads independently.
• Handle all sales-related administration accurately and timely.
• Update customer records and sales reports.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and activities.
• Assist with promotional events, product launches, and marketing initiatives.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
• Monitor market activity and identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Contribute to growth and expansion of the business.
• Demonstrate long-term commitment and potential for advancement.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Communication

Customer relationships

Time management

Independence

Organization

Presentable

Team player

Reliability

Coachable

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

External Sales Representative (JB6287)

Pretoria, Gauteng

R15 000.00 a month + Commission + Company car (For client visits) + Fuel + Cell phone + Laptop

3 months Probation to Permanent

A growing organisation within the food and beverage industry is looking for driven and ambitious Sales Representatives to join its team in Pretoria. This is an outbound sales role focused on generating new business, developing customer relationships, and growing market share. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, results-driven, coachable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license
• Own reliable vehicle for commuting to and from work purposes
• Minimum 2 years sales experience advantageous
• Ability to generate own leads and source new business opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Presentable and professional
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and route planning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and public holidays when required for promotional events
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Reliable, and trustworthy
• Positive attitude with a willingness to develop and grow
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling
• Identify and develop new customer relationships within the assigned territory
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
• Schedule and attend client meetings and sales presentations
• Manage and plan daily and weekly sales routes effectively
• Achieve sales targets and maximise commission-earning opportunities
• Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups
• Source and manage leads independently
• Handle all sales-related administration accurately and timeously
• Update customer records, spreadsheets, databases, and sales reports
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and sales activities
• Assist with promotional events, product launches, and marketing initiatives when required
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for business growth
• Represent the company professionally at all times
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the business
• Demonstrate long-term commitment and potential for future career advancement within the organisation

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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