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Senior External Sales Consultant (Corporate Furniture)

SA Sales Fraternity

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior External Sales Consultant in Gauteng, where you will leverage your extensive sales experience to manage and expand a network of clients in the office and hospitality sectors. This role is perfect for a strategic sales professional with a proven track record in securing product specifications and nurturing client relationships. You will be instrumental in driving business growth and will enjoy a competitive salary, along with an attractive commission structure. If you are ready to take your sales career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance
Retirement Annuity
Commission Structure

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in external sales.
  • Experience in office or contract furniture sales.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow relationships with existing clients.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Relationship Building
Sales Strategy
Account Management
Business Development

Job description

Suppliers of imported and locally manufactured seating and tables for Office, Contract, Food and Beverage and Hospitality sectors Established 20 years ago during which time we have grown organically to become amongst the biggest player in our niche sector.

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Senior External Sales Consultant to join our team in Gauteng. The primary role will involve managing and expanding our network of specifiers, designers, and trade clients. This role requires a strategic, experienced sales professional who can promote our product range and secure product specifications for key projects across office, contract, and hospitality furniture sectors.

Key Responsibilities :

Account Management : Service and grow relationships with existing clients, including :

Specifiers : Interior Designers, Space Planners, Interior Architects, and Architects, promoting our products for project specifications.

Other Markets : Office furniture retailers, project procurement agents, hotel groups, and restaurant chains.

Business Development : Identify and develop new business opportunities and nurture relationships to grow our customer base.

Territory Management : Primarily serving clients in Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, East Rand, and West Rand.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Experience : 10+ years of experience, with recent roles in external sales.

Industry Background : Experience in any of the following : Office or Contract Furniture, Furnishing fabrics, lighting, or interior architectural products, and equipment sales for restaurants and hotels.

Skills :

Strong relationship-building skills, especially with design and procurement professionals.

Proven ability to secure product specifications in project-based sales environments.

Solid track record in both account management and new business acquisition.

R22,500 R27,500 + Incredibly lucrative commission structure - (Negotiable) Compensation & Benefits : A highly competitive package will be formulated to suit the ideal candidate and will comprise a basic salary, vehicle allowance, and commission.

Retirement Annuity will be optional after one year, with matching employer contributions.

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