Steel Trading Sales Representative

Jelocorp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp is seeking an experienced Steel Trading Sales Representative in Johannesburg to drive steel product sales and manage customer and supplier relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in steel trading or industrial metals, with strong negotiation and communication skills in English. The role requires engagement with both local and international clients, supporting commercial trading operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in steel trading, steel sales, or industrial metals environment.
• Strong understanding of steel products and industrial applications.
• Ability to engage confidently with international clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive steel trading and sales activities to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms.

Skills

Steel trading experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills in English

Commercial awareness

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Steel Trading Sales Representative to join a leading international trading environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving steel product sales, managing customer and supplier relationships, and supporting commercial trading operations in a fast‑paced, performance-driven environment. This role reports directly to the Sales Director and requires a commercially strong and technically capable individual with experience in industrial steel or metals trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive steel trading and sales activities to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers (local and international)
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms
• Support procurement and sourcing activities where required
• Prepare quotations, costing, and commercial proposals
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply opportunities
• Provide accurate sales reporting, forecasting, and commercial feedback
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order execution and delivery
• Maintain high levels of customer service and relationship management
• Contribute to process improvements within sales and trading operations

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in steel trading, steel sales, or industrial metals environment
• Strong understanding of steel products and industrial applications
• Experience in sales, procurement, estimating, or project/commercial roles
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Ability to engage confidently with international clients and suppliers
• Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Ideal Experience

• Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be advantageous:
• Steel trading or distribution
• Technical sales or industrial sales environments
• Procurement or buying within manufacturing or engineering sectors
• Project‑based commercial roles involving costing, quotations, or client management

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit an updated CV for consideration.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further engagement, where full role details and operational expectations will be shared.