Sales Consultant

Cfw Industries Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 519 000 - 780 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial fan manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Sales Consultant to grow their customer base. Responsibilities include managing client inquiries, ensuring accurate quotes, and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, preferably in the HVAC or related fields, and be bilingual in English and Afrikaans. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in engineering field (HVAC/ventilation/fans) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all incoming client enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure accuracy when quoting clients, including pricing, stock availability, and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identify and target potential new customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding

Computer proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

CFW Industries (Pty) Ltd holds a respected market position in Southern Africa, specialising in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high performance fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, marine, and HVAC sectors.

Company History

• Under the name Continental Fan Works, our decades of experience have earned us a strong reputation as a preferred supplier to major corporations across the region.

Today, CFW fans are proudly used in industrial applications around the globe.

The company employs a diverse workforce with a strong skill set in engineering.

Position: Sales Consultant

We are currently seeking a Sales Consultant to join our team and help grow our customer base while maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all incoming client enquiries in a timely and professional manner (via telephone, email, and walk-ins)
• Ensure accuracy when quoting clients, including pricing, stock availability, and delivery timelines
• Assist customers with product selection and offer advice where needed
• Efficiently load, invoice, and post all sales orders (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to the processing if and when required)
• Follow up on all outstanding quotes daily and provide feedback where possible
• Track the progress of each order and keep clients updated accordingly (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to if and when required)
• Manage the full sales cycle from order placement through to delivery (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to if and when required)
• Proactively identify and target potential new customers to promote CFW's product offering
• Attend product training sessions as required to maintain technical knowledge

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification is considered an advantage
• Proven experience in sales or customer-facing roles
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Experience in engineering field either HVAC / ventilation / fans or applications is advantageous

Attributes

• A strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation
• Professional and presentable demeanor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to tasks
• Ability to understand and present technical products
• Methodical, organized, and structured in work practices
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving goals
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service
• Proficient in computer use and common software applications

What working for us will be like

• You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals
• You will enjoy continuous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement
• You will receive a competitive, market related salary and benefits package
• You will experience a flexible and balanced work environment
• Your standard working hours will 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays with the option to leave at 15:00 if work is completed