Sales Representative – Composites & Industrial Materials

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Representative for Composites & Industrial Materials to develop new business and manage existing customer relationships. The role requires a technically minded salesperson with a proven track record in B2B sales and the ability to understand resin infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding and pultrusion processes.

You will visit clients, prepare quotations, coordinate with production and supply chain, discuss technical enquiries, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ sales experience, preferably in composites, plastics, chemicals or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets in B2B cycles.
• Ability to interpret technical data sheets and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business through prospecting and canvassing.
• Visit customers to understand manufacturing processes and material needs.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on quotes and technical enquiries.
• Manage full sales cycle coordinating with production, supply chain and accounts.
• Provide technical support and product selection guidance by phone and email.
• Monitor industry trends and pricing to inform sales strategies.

Skills

B2B sales

Technical aptitude

Customer relationship management

Prospecting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Representative – Composites & Industrial Materials

Location: Cape Town

Salary: R 25 000 - R 35 750 plus commission

An established supplier in the composites and industrial materials sector is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to develop new business and manage existing customer relationships. This role suits a technically minded sales professional with a strong track record in business-to-business sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business through prospecting, appointment setting and canvassing industrial areas.
• Visit prospective and existing customers to understand their manufacturing processes and material requirements.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on quotes and technical enquiries.
• Manage the full sales cycle, coordinating with production, supply chain, technical and accounts teams to ensure efficient order processing.
• Provide technical support and product selection guidance by phone and email.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and raw material pricing to inform sales strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ sales experience, preferably within composites, plastics, chemicals or advanced manufacturing.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing complex B2B sales cycles.
• Ability to interpret technical data sheets and understand composite manufacturing processes, including resin infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding and pultrusion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance field sales with office administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage technical audiences.
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel frequently to client sites.

Remuneration

• Basic salary: R20 000 to 26,750 per month.
• Cellphone allowance: R1,500 per month.
• Travel allowance: R7,500 per month.
• Commission: 17.5% of the margin on adhesive sales and 10% of the margin on selected traded products.

Benefits After Six Months

• Medical aid: 50% employer contribution, paid as an allowance.
• Provident fund: 5% employee contribution deducted from basic salary, with a matching 5% employer contribution.