Sales Representative (External) - B4A Port Elizabeth

Timbercity; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Timbercity in Gqeberha is seeking an external sales professional to drive growth in the building materials market. You will develop new business, prospect contractors and developers, and manage key accounts across the Eastern Cape.

The role requires a proven sales track record, resilience in a target-driven environment, and strong negotiation, relationship-building, and time management skills to reliably cover a defined territory.

Qualifications

• Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
• Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
• Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
• High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
• Solid negotiation and closing ability
• Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
• Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
• Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
• Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly

Skills

New business development

Cold calling

Prospecting

Relationship-building

Negotiation/closing

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

2026/11/10

Reference Number

70116004040101

Description

• Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
• Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
• Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
• High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
• Solid negotiation and closing ability
• Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
• Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
• Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
• Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3+ years’ external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries