Sales Representative (External) - HHL Irene

Timbercity; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Timbercity in Pretoria is seeking an experienced external sales professional to drive new business development, build strong relationships with contractors, developers and key accounts, and manage quotes, orders and customer requests. The role requires Matric and at least 3 years of external sales experience in building materials or related industries.

A disciplined, target-driven approach and strong negotiation and closing skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive strong new business development and prospecting.
• Consistently achieve sales and gross profit targets.
• Build excellent relationships with contractors, developers and key accounts.
• Maintain disciplined follow-up on quotes, orders and customer requests.
• Demonstrate resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment.
• Negotiate effectively and close sales.
• Maintain strong field presence with regular customer visits.
• Understand products, applications and customer requirements.
• Organize territory with strong time management and planning.

Skills

New business development

Cold calling

Prospecting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Closing ability

Time management

Territory management

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

2026/10/23

Reference Number

701123560201

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