Sales Representative - Cape Town

Headhunters (South Africa); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a results-driven Sales Executive in Cape Town with 3–5 years' experience in composites or related sectors. You will identify new business, visit client sites, and drive end-to-end sales cycles from inquiry to order, coordinating with production and logistics to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires an own vehicle, strong communication, and the ability to read technical data sheets and understand manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in composites, plastics, chemicals or advanced manufacturing.
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel frequently to client sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for proposals and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication for technical audiences.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas in B2B cycles.
• Ability to read data sheets and understand composite processes (infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding, pultrusion).
• Highly organised and capable of balancing field travel with office administration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key composite sectors by calling and canvassing industrial areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to understand client manufacturing processes and material needs.
• Prepare quotes and technical enquiries based on customer requirements and specs.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle, coordinating with production, supply chain, technical, and invoicing teams.
• Provide technical support and product guidance to clients by phone and email.
• Monitor industry trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.

Skills

Sales experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Technical data sheets

Highly organised

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

• Minimum of 3–5 years of sales experience, ideally within composites, plastics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel frequently to client sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting to technical audiences.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas and managing complex B2B sales cycles.
• Ability to read technical data sheets and understand composite manufacturing processes (e.g., resin infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding, and pultrusion).
• Highly organised, capable of balancing independent field travel with structured office administration.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of sales experience, ideally within composites, plastics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel frequently to client sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting to technical audiences.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas and managing complex B2B sales cycles.
• Ability to read technical data sheets and understand composite manufacturing processes (e.g., resin infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding, and pultrusion).
• Highly organised, capable of balancing independent field travel with structured office administration.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key composite sectors by calling to set up appointments & canvassing industrial areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to prospective and existing clients to understand their manufacturing processes and material needs.
• Prepare and follow up on quotes, and technical enquiries based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, ensuring seamless order processing by collaborating with production, supply chain, technical, and invoicing/accounts.
• Provide technical support and product selection guidance to clients over the phone and via email.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and raw material price fluctuations to help adjust sales strategies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.