Sales Consultant (Cleaning) GP

Elchemie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional team environment

Exposure to diverse sectors

Job summary

Elchemie in Gauteng seeks a results-driven sales professional to grow our contract cleaning business. You will identify and secure new opportunities, promote our full range of cleaning services, and visit client sites to assess needs and prepare proposals.

Travel to client locations is required and success depends on meeting targets with strong relationship management. The role reports to the Sales Manager and requires 3–5 years of proven sales experience in contract cleaning, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven sales experience in the Contract Cleaning Industry.
• Strong understanding of cleaning methodologies, contract management, and service delivery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities in contract cleaning.
• Promote the company’s cleaning services and solutions.
• Visit clients and conduct site assessments to determine service scope.
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals, and SLAs.
• Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain client databases and sales activity reports.
• Develop client-specific cleaning programs and manage renewals.
• Build long-term relationships to ensure satisfaction and renewals.
• Collaborate with operations to meet service delivery standards.
• Monitor market intelligence and competitor activity.
• Attend industry events and client presentations as required.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within the contract cleaning industry.
• Promote the company’s full range of cleaning services and solutions.
• Conduct client visits and site assessments to determine service scope and requirements.
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals, and service-level agreements.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain and update client databases and sales activity reports.
• Develop and implement client-specific cleaning programs tailored to their operational needs.
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships to ensure satisfaction and contract renewals.
• Work closely with operations and management teams to ensure service delivery standards are met.
• Monitor competitor activities and provide market intelligence to management.
• Attend industry-related events, meetings, and client presentations as required.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ proven sales experience within the Contract Cleaning Industry (non-negotiable).
• Sound understanding of cleaning methodologies, contract management, and operational service delivery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong business development and relationship management abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (mandatory).

What is in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary between R25 000 and R30 000 per month, based on experience.
• Career growth opportunities within a respected and expanding organization.
• Supportive working environment with a professional team.
• Exposure to diverse industry sectors and client portfolios.

A Few Things to Know

• This position will report directly to the Sales Manager.
• This role will require travel to client sites and regional locations - need to have a valid license and own vehicle.
• Candidates must be medically fit and willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks.