Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Cape Town (City)

Timbercity; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Timbercity is seeking a Sales Representative (External) to cover BUCO Cape Town City in the CBD. You will drive new business, engage contractors, and secure orders through consultative selling.

In this role, you will manage a defined territory, maintain quotes and orders, and build trust with customers via professional communication and product knowledge. A minimum of 3 years external sales experience in construction-related sectors is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new business across the BUCO Cape Town City area.
• Maintain and expand relationships with contractors, developers, and key accounts.
• Follow up on quotes, orders, and customer requests to secure revenue.
• Drive field activities with disciplined visit cadence and territory management.

Skills

Cold calling

Prospecting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Closing

Territory management

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Cape Town (City) (Cape Town CBD)

2026/10/06

Reference Number

701121720202

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