Internal/External Sales Representative

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking a driven Sales Representative to develop new business, manage existing customer relationships, and hit sales targets in the paints and coatings sector.

The role requires a Grade 12, proven sales track record, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a defined territory with a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Must have prior sales experience, preferably in paints/coatings/building materials or related industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong new business development and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Promote and sell a range of paints, coatings and related products.
• Provide customers with product information and suitable solutions.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads and close sales.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Conduct customer visits and maintain regular contact with clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Process orders and ensure accurate follow-up from order to delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Sales Representative

Location: Mooikloof, Pretoria

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Paints / Coatings / Building Materials

Salary: R11 000 + R3500 Traveling Allowance + Petrol Card + Commission Competitive

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and customer-focused Sales Representative to join a growing business in the paints and coatings industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing existing customer relationships and achieving sales targets within the allocated territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Promote and sell a range of paints, coatings and related products.
• Provide customers with product information and suitable solutions.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads and close sales.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Conduct customer visits and maintain regular contact with clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Process orders and ensure accurate follow-up from order to delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous sales experience, preferably within paints, coatings, building materials, hardware or a related industry.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.
• Strong new business development and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Able to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively.
• Professional, energetic and target-driven approach.