External Sales Representative – Material Handling

Makhunga Crane and Engineering cc; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Makhunga Crane and Engineering cc is seeking a self-motivated External Sales Representative with a strong background in material handling. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and driving sales growth within the material handling sector.

The successful candidate will pursue new sales opportunities, provide technical product solutions, and manage quotations through the full sales cycle, while traveling to customers as required.

Qualifications

• External sales experience in material handling is required.
• Technical background or strong technical understanding is required.
• Proven sales track record with ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the material handling sector.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide technical advice and product solutions to customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads, and manage the full sales process.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.

Skills

External sales experience

Technical understanding

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Independent work

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated, driven, and technically minded sales professional to join our team.

Position Overview

Our company is looking for an experienced External Sales Representative with a strong background in material handling. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving sales growth within the material handling industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the material handling sector.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide technical advice and product solutions suited to customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads, and manage the full sales process.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous external sales experience within the material handling industry is essential.
• Technical background or strong technical understanding is required.
• Proven sales track record with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Professional conduct and sober habits are essential.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to customers as required.