Junior Sales Representative

Ingenious Holdings Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenious Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking a driven Junior Sales Representative to grow the customer base within the industrial and equipment sector. You will develop new and existing relationships, understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions to drive revenue.

The role emphasizes proactive sales, ongoing client engagement and collaboration with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of sales or business development experience, strong

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• 2–3 years' sales or business development experience is preferred.
• Experience in industrial, equipment, automotive, technical or related environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, canvassing and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct client visits to understand customer requirements and identify suitable solutions.
• Promote and sell the company's products and services.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations and sales proposals.
• Assist customers with product information, pricing and availability.
• Follow up on leads and opportunities to convert them into sales.
• Achieve agreed sales and new business development targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Prepare call reports and provide regular feedback on sales activities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and successful order fulfilment.
• Keep up to date with products, market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Cold calling

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Client visits

Sales prospecting

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Sales/Marketing/Business qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a driven and ambitious sales professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business and working towards targets?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Sales Representative to join a dynamic organisation within the industrial and equipment environment.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business growth through the development of new and existing customer relationships. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for sales who is eager to grow their career within a technical and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, canvassing and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct client visits to understand customer requirements and identify suitable solutions.
• Promote and sell the company's products and services.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations and sales proposals.
• Assist customers with product information, pricing and availability.
• Follow up on leads and opportunities to convert them into sales.
• Achieve agreed sales and new business development targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Prepare call reports and provide regular feedback on sales activities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and successful order fulfilment.
• Keep up to date with products, market trends and competitor activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A relevant sales, marketing or business qualification will be advantageous.
• 2–3 years' sales or business development experience.
• Experience within the industrial, equipment, automotive, technical or related environment will be advantageous.
• Proven ability or strong interest in generating new business.
• Comfortable with cold calling, canvassing and approaching potential clients.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and proactive.
• Good administrative and computer skills, including MS Office.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for client visits.