External Sales Representative (Overberg WC)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brick manufacturer seeks an External Sales Representative based in the Overberg region, tasked with driving sales growth through proactive relationship building with builders, architects, and retailers. This full-time, on-the-road role requires a minimum of 2 years of sales experience in construction or building materials. The successful candidate will work independently, managing a sales territory effectively.

Benefits

R32,000 salary

AA travel rates

R1,000 cellphone allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a sales role, ideally in the construction or building materials industry.
• Familiarity with the brick and construction process is highly advantageous.
• Must be currently based in the Overberg Region (Western Cape).

Responsibilities

• Proactively visit construction sites and retail stores to promote and sell products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with site managers, developers, architects, and designers.
• Manage client queries and resolve on-site issues swiftly.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Confident communication

Basic computer literacy

Job description

External Sales Representative (Overberg WC)

About the job External Sales Representative (Overberg WC)

External Sales Representative (Overberg WC)

Drive Construction Sales Growth Across the Overberg Region with a Leading Brick Manufacturer

Sales | R32,000 + AA travel rates + R1,000 cellphone allowance | Remote/On the Road|Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM

About Our Client

Our client is a third-generation family-owned business specializing in the production of high-quality clay bricks and specialty masonry products. Trusted by builders and developers across the Western Cape, the company has recently expanded operations with a state-of-the-art, environmentally focused factory. With a strong reputation and growing customer demand, they are expanding their sales force to better serve the Overberg region.

The Role: External Sales Representative

This is a full-time, on-the-road sales role for a driven and energetic individual based in the Overberg region. Reporting to the Paarl office once a week, the representative will be responsible for increasing brand presence and driving sales among builders, architects, and retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively visit construction sites and retail stores to promote and sell products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with site managers, developers, architects, and designers
• Manage client queries and resolve on-site issues swiftly
• Promote in-store displays and ensure products are well-stocked in retail locations
• Track orders, manage stock reconciliation, and maintain accurate sales records using the ERP and CRM systems
• Liaise with warehouse and yard staff to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Deliver administrative tasks efficiently, including paperwork and reporting
• Stay informed about industry trends and product developments through ongoing learning

About You

• 2+ years experience in a sales role, ideally in the construction or building materials industry
• Familiarity with the brick and construction process is highly advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills with a solutions-driven mindset
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable working on the road, independently managing a sales territory
• Basic computer literacy (ERP/CRM experience beneficial)
• South African citizen with a valid driver's license
• Must be currently based in the Overberg Region (Western Cape)