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Job summary
A leading agency in industrial solutions is seeking an External Sales Representative in Randburg, Gauteng. The role involves selling technical solutions for industrial automation, maintaining client relationships, and meeting monthly sales targets. Candidates should have 3-5 years of external sales experience and a technical background in automation, engineering, or similar fields. The position offers a negotiable salary plus commission and benefits including medical aid and pension.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3-5 years external sales experience in a similar industry.
- Knowledge of automation, networking, engineering, or electrical fields.
- Valid South African ID and Code B driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Sell and support technical solutions for industrial automation products.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Update the CRM system with leads and sales.
Skills
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External Sales Representative - Randburg, Gauteng - Salary R25 000 to R30 000 + Commission
We are looking for a driven and motivated external sales rep to join a growing team. With over 25 years in the industry, we provide specialised products and solutions for industrial automation. You'll work with existing and new clients in sectors like factory automation, power, and renewables, helping them find the right technical solutions.
- Sell and support technical solutions for industrial automation products
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Visit client sites for meetings, assessments, and presentations
- Work on tenders and projects from start to finish
- Update the CRM system with leads, sales, and client details
- Meet monthly sales, call, and meeting targets
- Keep up to date with product knowledge and training
- Work closely with the sales manager and team
- 3-5 years external sales experience in a similar industry
- Technical background in automation, networking, engineering, or electrical fields
- Diploma or studies in BCom, Electrical Engineering, IT, or similar (advantageous)
- Knowledge of:
- SAP and CRM systems (training provided)
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Sales experience in automation, energy, or process control sectors
- Valid South African ID and Code B drivers license (PDP license is a plus)
- Own reliable car
- Must be able to travel for client visits
- Professional, motivated, and solution-driven
- Negotiable salary based on experience
- Medical aid and pension (after probation period)
- Training and certifications as needed
- Business tools: company laptop, phone (and possibly car after probation)
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.