Sales Rep (External) - HHL Irene

The Building Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building material supplier in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic individual for a Permanent external sales role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience, a Grade 12 qualification, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include increasing the customer base, managing sales functions, and resolving customer queries. This position offers a great opportunity to grow in a vibrant sales environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' selling experience is required.
• Must possess a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Increase customer base through cold calls.
• Attain monthly sales budgets.
• Follow up on orders and quotations.
• Resolve customer queries and issues.
• Manage sales and administrative functions.
• Responsible for external sales functions.
• Offer advice to customers.

Skills

Sales techniques

Customer service

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Building Company

2025/06/27 Pretoria

Job Reference Number: 7011235602

Department: Handles, Hinges & Locks

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The main purpose of the job is to provide an external presence in the building material market for the company, following up on contacts for new business as well as providing an external link between the store and the existing customer base.

Job Description

• Increase customer base by conducting “cold calls” to new/potential customers; represent the store positively in the marketplace; make structured calls to existing customers
• Attain monthly sales budgets
• Follow up on orders and quotations to prevent delays
• Resolve customer queries and issues
• Manage sales and administrative functions
• Responsible for external sales functions and customer satisfaction
• Offer advice and/or alternatives to customers
• Uphold and promote the company values and culture

Job Requirements

Grade 12

Minimum of 5 years' selling experience

Basic computer skills

Driver’s license