Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Port Alfred

The Building Company; Port Alfred; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Company is seeking an External Sales Representative to drive bulk sales and grow relationships with contractors, developers and trade customers in the building materials and hardware sector. You will prospect, quote, and close deals while maintaining strong market presence in Port Alfred and the Eastern Cape.

With 3+ years in external sales and a valid driver’s license, you will travel to customer sites, manage quotations, and achieve targets with resilience and professionalism in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries.
• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Strong new business development ability (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 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

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

The Building Company

2026/09/04 Port Alfred

Job Reference Number: 70111406010

Department: BUCO

Business Unit

Industry: Sales

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a high-performing External Sales Representative with a strong sales mindset and a passion for trading and closing deals. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving bulk sales, securing new business, and growing relationships with contractors, developers, and trade customers within the building materials and hardware industry.

Job 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
  

Job Requirements

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