External Sales Representative - Roof Trusses

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking an External Sales Representative for roof trusses in the East London area. The role focuses on developing new business, managing existing customer relationships and promoting roof trusses and related products.

The successful candidate will work independently across East London, the Eastern Cape and surrounding regions, with extensive regional travel to drive sales growth and meet targets. Matric and field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven external sales experience in building, roofing or manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Eastern Cape and coastal regions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Promote and sell roof trusses and related products.
• Conduct regular external sales visits and client meetings in the territory.
• Prepare quotations and convert opportunities into sales.
• Meet sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management.

Skills

External sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Territory management

Sales reporting

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE – ROOF TRUSSES

Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Territory: East London, surrounding areas, Transkei and up to Durban

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing existing customer relationships and promoting the Company's roof trusses and related products. This position requires someone who can work fully independently, take ownership of their territory and drive sales growth through regular client visits and proactive business development.

The position is based in East London and requires extensive regional travel throughout the Eastern Cape, Transkei and surrounding areas, extending up to Durban.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.

• Promote and sell the Company's roof trusses and related products.

• Conduct regular external sales visits and client meetings throughout the designated territory.

• Identify customer requirements and provide suitable product solutions.

• Prepare quotations, follow up on enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.

• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute towards business growth.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and new business opportunities.

• Follow up on outstanding quotations and customer accounts where required.

• Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management.

• Manage the sales territory, travel schedule and daily activities independently.

• Ensure excellent customer service and ongoing relationship management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12.

• Proven experience in external sales, preferably within the building, construction, roofing or manufacturing industry.

• Previous experience in business development and new client acquisition.

• A proven track record of achieving sales targets.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong customer relationship-building abilities.

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively from East London through the surrounding Eastern Cape and Transkei regions, extending up to Durban.

• Must be based in or around East London.