Sales Representative

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Durban is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in Sales or related fields and at least 5 years of sales experience. Responsibilities include researching clients, providing customer service, and conducting site visits. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential. Competitive salary offered between R25,000 and R30,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience.
• Experience in marketing pallet racking/storage solutions is advantageous.
• Clear criminal and credit record is required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively research and contact prospective new clients.
• Provide excellent customer service to both new and existing clients.
• Conduct site visits to assess needs and promote products.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution abilities

Team player

Administrative duties

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Status Staffing

Job Ref: PC001955/AC

Date posted: Friday, September 19, 2025

Location: Durban, South Africa

Summary: Our client, a reputable company based in Pinetown, Durban, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a completed tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years’ sales experience. Experience in marketing pallet racking / storage solutions and systems for warehousing and industrial facilities will be advantageous. Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are essential. The successful applicant must be computer literate, reliable, trustworthy, and a proactive team player with a clear criminal and credit record. A valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle are required.

Position Info

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Sales

Basic Salary: R25 000.00 – R30 000.00 + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

Requirements

• Completed tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience
• Experience in marketing pallet racking / storage solutions and systems for warehousing and industrial facilities will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective conflict resolution abilities
• Forward-thinking, with creativity and initiative
• Capable of performing administrative duties as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Reliable and trustworthy
• A collaborative team player
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

Duties

Sales:

• Proactively research and contact prospective new client
• Provide excellent customer service to both new and existing clients
• Conduct site visits to existing and potential clients to assess needs and promote products and services
• Drive after-sales support and service delivery
• Identify business opportunities and generate leads or enquiries

Marketing:

• Conduct market research, including internet searches, to identify potential customers in key market segments
• Generate leads for the branch through targeted marketing efforts
• Actively market and sell the concept of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and other company products

Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 07h30 – 16h30
• Friday: 07h30 – 14h00

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