Sales Representative (External) - TimberCity Roodepoort

The Building Company; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Company in Roodepoort is seeking an External Sales Representative with a strong sales mindset to drive bulk sales of building materials. You will secure new business, grow relationships with contractors, developers and trade customers, and travel to client sites to present solutions.

You should have 3+ years of external sales experience in building materials, a valid driver's license, and a track record of meeting targets, negotiating deals, and building lasting customer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Sales targets

Relationship building

Negotiation

Field presence

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

The Building Company
2026/11/10 Roodepoort
Job Reference Number: 7011213902
Department: TimberCity
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