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External Sales Consultant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the waste management and environmental services industry is seeking to employ a External Sales Consultant to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Exciting Opportunity
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your sales expertise professionalism and relationship-building skills will make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to grow their career within an established organisation.Requirements:
- Matric / Senior Certificate essential
- Tertiary qualification in Sales Marketing or a related field advantageous
- Minimum 3 years sales experience advantageous
- Experience within the waste management environmental or a similar industry preferred
- Proven track record in a sales environment
- Strong business development and cold-calling abilities
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional confident hardworking and self-motivated
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Valid EB drivers licence essential
- Ability to meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets
Responsibilities:
- Conduct cold calls in line with agreed targets
- Develop new business and grow revenue within allocated markets
- Maintain regular contact with existing clients through service and telephone calls
- Build and maintain strong professional client relationships
- Conduct market research and questionnaire surveys with prospective and existing clients
- Monitor record and assist with resolving client complaints
- Obtain waste samples arrange analysis and liaise with disposal facilities where required
- Act as the main point of contact with clients regarding overdue payments
- Coordinate communication with clients regarding service-related matters
- Prepare and submit quotations and proposals as required
- Ensure only management-approved price lists are provided to clients
- Keep existing and prospective clients informed through relevant company communication material
- Compile and provide service-related statistical information and reports to designated key clients
- Prepare and submit monthly client reports
- Conduct regular calls and visits to A- and B-grade clients as agreed with management
- Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities for improved service and increased sales
- Work closely with sales administration logistics fleet and disposal-site teams to ensure effective service delivery
- Perform any other reasonable duties requested by management from time to time
Required Experience:
Contract
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