Sales Consultant Cleaning/Hygiene/Pest Control KZN

Elchemie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a proactive sales professional in South Africa to grow the contract cleaning business. You will identify new opportunities, visit client sites, and tailor cleaning programs to client needs, while promoting the full range of services.

You will report to the Sales Manager and travel to client locations as required. Commission-based structure with a competitive base salary of R30 000 per month, reflecting experience, plus opportunities for career growth within a growing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years sales experience in contract cleaning.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with CRM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business in contract cleaning.
• Promote full range of cleaning services.
• Conduct client visits and site assessments.
• Prepare quotations and SLAs.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly targets.
• Manage client databases and sales reports.
• Develop client-specific cleaning programs.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Report market intelligence to management.
• Attend industry events.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

MS Office

CRM systems

Travel

Independent work

Tools

CRM systems

MS Excel

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).
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (mandatory).
• 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.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary R30 000 per month, based on experience with commission structure. (Full-time Employment)
• 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 with own vehicle.
• Candidates must be medically fit and willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

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