External Sales Representative Pretoria

Annswann Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Representative to join their team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sales and experience in business development within the PPE industry. Responsibilities include client visits, lead generation, and building strong relationships with clients. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, own vehicle, and reside in Pretoria or nearby areas. This full-time role offers significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle.
• Sales experience in a similar or technical industry preferred.
• Must reside in Pretoria or nearby areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the PPE industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Negotiation

Time Management

Cold Calling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

Our client a well-established supplier in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Working at Heights (WAH) industry is looking to appoint a young dynamic External Sales Representative to join their Pretoria-based team.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a passion for sales and business development who is eager to grow within the safety gear industry and establish strong client relationships in the region.

Overview

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business, managing client relationships and promoting a wide range of PPE and WAH products. The role involves external client visits, lead generation and ongoing account development with significant room for growth and earning potential.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in time management and self-organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Curious nature / Willing to learn.
• Confident using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms (advantageous).
• Knowledge of PPE and WAH products (advantageous).

Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the PPE industry.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and understand their needs.
• Generate leads through networking, cold calling and client visits.

Client Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients to foster loyalty.
• Present and demonstrate a range of high-quality PPE & WAH products emphasising their value and benefits.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients ensuring their requirements are met with appropriate solutions.

Account Development:

• Develop and grow new accounts ensuring they transition into long-term partnerships.
• Monitor and report on client feedback to ensure satisfaction and identify upselling opportunities.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities and account development in the CRM system.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and sales procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid drivers license.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Sales experience preferably in a similar or technical industry.
• Residence: Residing in Pretoria or nearby areas.
• Must be comfortable with face-to-face client interaction and working independently.

Required Experience

Intern

Key Skills

Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Time Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Retail Sales, Territory Management, Upselling, Product Demos, Outside Sales, Medicare, negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Marketing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1