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External Sales Representative (Board and Timber)
Remuneration: | R35000 - R35000 per month |
Location: | JHB - Central |
Reference: | #PTA000102/Candi |
Company: | Finding Personnel |
Job title: External Sales Representative
Area: Johannesburg
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary / CTC: R 35 000 (Approx. R25 000 take-home) + company vehicle, cell phone and petrol card
Report to: Sales manager
Type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
- Service existing customers and maintain strong relationships.
- Source new business and expand the customer base.
- Report to the office
- Achieve personal sales targets and budgets.
- Negotiate prices, prepare quotations, and address client queries effectively.
- Promote and sell products to new and existing clients.
- Ensure orders are processed and delivered according to client requirements.
- Collect CODs, cheques, and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Keep customer pricing profiles and records updated.
- Complete daily call sheets and maintain accurate sales reporting.
- Liaise with debtors/admin regarding outstanding accounts.
- Stay informed of competitor activity and market conditions.
- Attend bi-monthly sales meetings and daily one-on-one sessions with Sales Director.
- Assist with quarterly stock takes and ad-hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications and skills:
Qualifications:
- Matric certificate (Grade 12) essential.
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 3 years’ experience as an external sales representative.
- Experience in the timber and board industry is essential.
- English & Afrikaans speaking (bilingual).
- Strong selling and negotiation ability.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence and build rapport.
- Proactive problem-solving and multitasking ability.
- Customer-focused with relationship-building skills.
- Ability to think creatively and “out of the box.”
- Presentable and professional with strong business acumen.
- Proven track record in sales within the timber and board industry.
- Demonstrated ability to service existing customers and develop new business.
- Knowledge of competitor products, pricing, and market trends.
- Go-getter attitude with strong initiative.
- Ability to bring in new business and retain existing clients.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communicator with negotiation and influencing skills.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
- Ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
Working conditions and benefits:
- Field-based role, with reporting to the office
- Company vehicle provided
- Cell phone and petrol card included.
- Salary: R35 000 (Approx. R25 000 take-home).
Posted on 01 Sep 20:09, Closing date 1 Oct
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