External Sales Representative

About the job External Sales Representative

Location:

Port Elizabeth or East London
Full-time | On-site

R20,000-R22,0000 Basic Salary + Medical Aid & Provident Fund + Commission

Company Car, Fuel, Cellphone & Laptop

Are you a results-driven, people-oriented professional ready to supercharge your career in sales? Join our high-performing team and become the face of our brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your mission: drive sales growth
, deepen customer relationships, and unlock new market potential by delivering expert solutions to existing and prospective clients.

As an External Sales Representative, youll take full ownership of your territory and be the driving force behind sales success:

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers and prospects.

Deliver powerful product presentations, demos, and tailored solutions.

Research leads, qualify prospects, and open new accounts to grow market share.

Consistently generate sales through direct interaction, proposals, and negotiations.

Analyze your territorys potential and create a strategic customer value plan.

Schedule and manage regular visits to high-impact clients.

Maximize your return on time investment by prioritizing key opportunities.

Work closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, technical, finance) to ensure smooth order execution and post-sales support.

Expedite problem resolution and deliver outstanding customer service.

Stay updated with latest product innovations, competitor activity, and industry trends.

Submit timely and accurate reports: forecasts, call logs, sales plans, and pipeline updates.

Assist with quotations, machine settings, pricing approvals, and invoicing.

Support junior sales reps, participate in trade shows, and champion our brand in the market.

Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and customer visit quotas.

Ensure all admin (Rep Reports, Call Logs, Pipeline) is up to date.

Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and training certifications.

Required:

Grade 12 and a relevant diploma or degree

Proven sales or technical sales experience

Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Drivers license and willingness to travel

Bonus if you have:

Experience in industrial equipment, machinery, or technical sales

Knowledge of tools like Power BI, AutoCAD, Solidworks

Competitive basic + commission structure

Career growth opportunities and hands-on training

A supportive team and vibrant sales culture

Engage with top-tier clients and impactful projects

Apply now and take your sales career to the next level!