Sales Representative - Cape Town

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd seeks a dynamic Sales Representative for a client in the manufacturing sector. You will identify new business, maintain relationships, and present products to high-value clients in hospitality and design industries.

This field-based role requires experience in external sales, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently across a defined territory with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external / field sales (B2B preferred).
• Experience in hospitality, outdoor furniture, design, or related industries is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a sales territory.
• Overtime might be required.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and develop new business (restaurants, hotels, lodges, architects, designers, corporates, event companies)
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships
• Conduct face-to-face sales visits, product presentations, and site assessments
• Prepare and follow up on quotations
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Coordinate with internal teams (production, logistics, admin) to ensure smooth order fulfillment
• Represent at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings
• Keep up to date with product ranges, pricing, and market trends

Job description

Our client, a well-established company in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Representative to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and client relationship management within an industrial or related environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively identify and develop new business (restaurants, hotels, lodges, architects, designers, corporates, event companies)
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships
• Conduct face-to-face sales visits, product presentations, and site assessments
• Prepare and follow up on quotations
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Coordinate with internal teams (production, logistics, admin) to ensure smooth order fulfillment
• Represent at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings
• Keep up to date with product ranges, pricing, and market trends

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in external / field sales (B2B preferred)
• Experience in hospitality, outdoor furniture, design, or related industries is an advantage
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Comfortable working independently and managing a sales territory
• Overtime might be required

Skills & Attributes

• Hunter mentality with strong follow-through
• Professional, well-presented, and customer-focused
• Good time management and planning ability
• Problem-solving mindset
• Confident working with premium products and high-value clients

Preferred Background:

• Candidates with existing networks or experience in the hospitality, alcohol, or high-end furniture retail industries will be at an advantage.
• Knowledge of clients such as wine farms, hotels, restaurants, venues, and corporates in the hospitality and accommodation sectors is highly desirable.

Educational Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• A relevant Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management will be beneficial.

Remuneration

• Competitive basic salary (experience-dependent)
• Commission / performance incentives
• Company support and sales tools provided

Why join us?

• Established, respected brand with premium products
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding business

Application Notice

We receive a high volume of applications and carefully review each one. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. By applying, you consent to your information being processed and stored for recruitment purposes in line with POPIA.