Sales Representative

Kontak Recruitment; Durban; Remote; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel subsidy

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a driven Sales Representative to cover the KwaZulu-Natal region from Durban, with remote work and travel requirements. You will manage existing accounts, open new business, and demonstrate power tools, generators and related equipment to customers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of external sales experience, a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle, and is comfortable traveling across KZN to hardware stores, co-operatives and hire businesses.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• 3–5 years’ external sales experience.
• Proven ability to develop new business and maintain customer relationships.
• Experience selling to hardware stores, agricultural co-operatives, or equipment hire businesses advantageous.
• Knowledge of power tools, generators, pumps, or outdoor power equipment beneficial.
• Valid Driver's Licence and own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow customer base across the KZN region.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively secure new accounts.
• Build relationships with hardware stores, agricultural co-operatives, equipment hire businesses, garden centres and other dealers.
• Conduct regular client visits to regional and rural areas.
• Demonstrate products such as generators, water pumps, small engines and power tools.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products.
• Provide basic product support and assist with troubleshooting with the service centre.
• Train dealer sales teams on product features and maintenance.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing and market developments.
• Work towards monthly and annual sales targets.

Skills

External sales

New business development

Customer relationship management

Product knowledge (tools/equipment)

Valid Driver's Licence

Own vehicle

Willingness to travel

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Power tools

Generators

Pumps

Small engines

Job description

Sales Representative position available in Durban.

Are you an experienced external sales professional who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and identifying new business opportunities?

Our client is looking for a driven and self-motivated Sales Representative to manage and grow their KwaZulu-Natal territory.

The business supplies a range of small engines, power tools, generators, water pumps and garden equipment to customers across the agricultural, hardware, equipment hire and outdoor power sectors.

This is a hands-on sales role suited to someone who can develop existing accounts, open new business and confidently engage with customers. You should be comfortable travelling throughout KZN, including regional and rural areas, and have the confidence to demonstrate products and advise customers on suitable solutions.

Previous experience in a related technical or equipment industry would be beneficial, but a strong external sales background and the ability to learn the product range are equally important.

Remote with travel involved – Own Reliable Vehicle and Valid Driver’s Licence (Essential).

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 CTC Per Month plus commission.

Benefits: R6 000 fuel subsidy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• 3–5 years’ experience in external sales.
• Proven ability to develop new business and maintain existing customer relationships.
• Experience selling to hardware stores, agricultural co-operatives, retail buying groups or equipment hire businesses would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of power tools, generators, pumps, small engines or outdoor power equipment would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand technical product specifications would be an advantage.
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow customer base across the KZN region.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively secure new accounts.
• Build relationships with hardware stores, agricultural co-operatives, equipment hire businesses, garden centres and other relevant dealers.
• Conduct regular client visits, including scheduled trips to regional and rural areas.
• Demonstrate products such as generators, water pumps, small engines and power tools to customers where required.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products based on their applications and technical needs.
• Provide basic product support and assist with troubleshooting, liaising with the service centre when necessary.
• Train dealer sales teams on product features, benefits and basic maintenance.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing and market developments.
• Work towards achieving monthly and annual sales targets.