External Sales Representative (Construction)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
Build a territory from the ground up with a trusted name in the construction and building materials industry.
Is this you
Youre a target driven relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys being out in the field and taking ownership. Youre comfortable working independently managing your own time and priorities and making decisions day to day. Organised resilient and commercially astute youre equally confident building client relationships and handling the practical realities of running a region on your own with remote support from management.
What youll be doing
Youll take full ownership of the KZN region developing new business and growing existing accounts. This includes prospecting cold calling setting up and attending client meetings and managing the full sales cycle. As the first and currently only Representative in the region youll also manage basic operational requirements such as coordinating samples supporting order flow logistics and ensuring smooth communication between customers and head office teams. Youll track activity against targets report into sales leadership and play a key role in establishing both sales performance and regional presence from the ground up.
Where youll be doing it
Youll represent a long-standing South African manufacturer within the construction materials space. The business is known for quality products ethical operations and sustained investment in people and infrastructure. While youll operate independently in the Durban office youll be fully supported by experienced management and sales teams based in Cape Town and Gauteng.
What youll need
Youll have proven external sales experience ideally within construction building materials or a related industry. Ideally 5 years of experience managing aspects of operations logistics coordination or regional responsibility. A completed Matric is required while a tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial. You must be highly organised disciplined with time management and comfortable working autonomously. Your own transport a valid drivers licence and willingness to travel daily are essential.
What youll get
A competitive salary package which includes a basic salary car allowance fuel company cellphone and laptop. Youll also receive a pension fund contribution life and disability cover and a year-end bonus based on performance.
But beyond the financials youll be joining a values-led business thats been proudly build for over 50 years. Youll be part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship quality and community not just manufacturing a product but building a legacy. Youll work with leaders who value integrity hands-on involvement and practical decision-making. This is a company that backs its people stays true to its roots and believes in doing things properly.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique Beck on or send your CV to
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
