Job Title: External Sales - Welding

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency seeks an experienced External Sales Representative specializing in welding in Cape Town. Responsibilities include generating new business, maintaining client relationships, and meeting sales targets. Ideal candidates must have a strong sales background in the welding industry and be self-motivated with exceptional interpersonal skills. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are necessary. Competitive salary with commission and a company car option available.

Benefits

Company car option

Commission structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Welding and PPE industry as an external sales representative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Pastel Sage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities in assigned areas.
• Conduct regular client visits to present products/services and provide solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide accurate and timely sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback.
• Participate in trade shows and networking events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pastel Sage

Job description

Job Title: External Sales - Welding

Salary: R30 000 -37 000CTC inclusive of car allowance. Company car option available plus commission

External Sales Representative to join our growing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building, and maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets through face-to-face meetings, client visits, and networking within a designated territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities in assigned areas.
• Conduct regular client visits to present products/services and provide solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide accurate and timely sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback.
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events. Which will require you to work over week ends.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., customer service, marketing) to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitors, and market developments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the Welding and PPE industry as an external sales representative or comparable sales role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Pastel Sage.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ Experience in the Welding retail market and have product knowledge of the following welding processes. MMA, MIG, TIG, PLASMA and GAS CUTTING & WELDING is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to close sales and meet performance goals.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills