Sales Representative | Eastern Cape

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd, a leader in waste management in Southern Africa, is seeking a Sales Representative for the East London and Port Elizabeth Branch. You will manage contracts through their life cycle and drive new business while keeping existing clients aligned with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in sales, preferably in waste management, with a strong customer focus, negotiation skills, and the ability to travel. A valid driver's license and own transport are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience is required.
• Experience in waste management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of South African environmental regulations is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new business in line with sales strategies and targets.
• Meet monthly revenue targets and maintain a viable sales pipeline.
• Prepare pricing and profitability assessments for contracts.
• Process tenders submissions.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and resolve issues.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Sales Representative to join our team at the East London and Port Elizabeth Branch.

With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The position will play a pivotal role by ensuring the total management of contracts through the contract life cycle. The position will be required to bring in new business and maintaining existing client relationships to ensure alignment to strategic goals. If you are a results-driven individual with a strong background in sales, a commitment to integrity, and a desire to work for a company that makes a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

SALES

• Acquisition of new business and adhoc work in line with sales strategies, which may vary from time to time.
• Meeting sales revenue targets and performance measures monthly.
• Generate monthly revenue and activity reports.
• Develop and manage a viable pipeline in line with revenue targets.
• Pricing and profitability assessment of new and existing contracts.
• Tenders submissions.

CUSTOMER LIAISON

• Resolution of customer complaints by acting as liaison between operations (and other functions) and the customers.
• Debtors’ collections as required by debtors ageing analysis.
• Customer surveys and information to customers.
• Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications.
• Advice and service to customers on “one stop” service provision and facilitating this process.
• Maintaining Relationships with existing customers through regular review visits.
• Gathering Market and Customer information.
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers and businesses requirements.
• Feeding future trends back to management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3 – 5 Years Sales related experience
• 3-5 Years experience in waste management or related industry will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental regulations, remediation technologies and industry practices
• Excellent Proficiency ability in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Own transport and flexibility to travel

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website www.interwaste.co.zaAs an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit. Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity