Sales Representative

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd is assisting a leading courier company in Johannesburg to hire an External Sales Representative with a hunter mindset to generate new business in courier and logistics solutions.

You will build relationships, present tailored proposals, close deals and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence while consistently meeting sales targets.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• 3–5 years' external sales experience in courier or logistics.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and closing skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for courier and logistics solutions.
• Generate and develop new sales leads through proactive business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote a comprehensive range of courier and logistics services to prospective customers.
• Prepare and deliver tailored sales presentations and proposals based on client requirements.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets while contributing to overall business growth.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales records, pipeline activities and client information.
• Provide ongoing after-sales support to strengthen client relationships and encourage repeat business.

Skills

External sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Closing skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Our client, a leading courier company, is seeking a driven External Sales Representative with a true hunter mindset to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on generating new business, building lasting client relationships and exceeding targets in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for courier and logistics solutions.
• Generate and develop new sales leads through proactive business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote a comprehensive range of courier and logistics services to prospective customers.
• Prepare and deliver tailored sales presentations and proposals based on client requirements.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets while contributing to overall business growth.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales records, pipeline activities and client information.
• Provide ongoing after-sales support to strengthen client relationships and encourage repeat business.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in external sales, preferably within the courier or logistics industry.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and closing skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.