Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Rustenburg

Timbercity; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Timbercity Rustenburg is seeking a dynamic external sales professional to drive new business in the building materials sector. You will prospect, quote, and close deals with contractors, developers, and key accounts while maintaining a strong field presence.

The role requires a minimum Grade 12 and at least three years of external sales experience in related industries; you must manage territory efficiently, follow up on quotes, and negotiate effectively in a target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years external sales experience in building materials, hardware, construction or related industries
• Excellent ability to generate new business and meet targets
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new business with contractors, developers and key accounts
• Manage quotes, orders and customer requests with disciplined follow-up
• Maintain a strong field presence with regular customer visits and territory planning
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets in a competitive market
• Build trusted relationships and understand customer requirements and applications
• Prepare accurate proposals and negotiate terms to close deals

Skills

New business development

Prospecting

Relationship building

Quote follow-up

Negotiation

Territory management

Time management

Customer visits

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

2026/09/25

Reference Number

701112070102

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