TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

External Sales Representative

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Wadeville, Gauteng is seeking an External Sales Representative to join their team. The purpose of the role is to Identify new sales prospects and manage existing clients to identify business opportunities as well as assist in the growth of the company's market share.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sell products by establishing contact
  • Maintain and develop relationship with customers by providing support, information, and guidance
  • Recommending solutions
  • Visiting and quoting customers
  • Following up on quotation
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information
  • Maintain quality service by enforcing company standards
  • Invoicing customers and order stock to complete customer back orders
  • Doing deliveries when needed only as instructed by management
  • Following up on customer back orders
  • Completing customer planning and visits on Repsly
  • Doing cold calls to expand customer base
  • Arranging and doing demos on welding machines
  • Completing company vehicle checklist each Friday and hand to Branch Manager
  • Keeping company vehicle clean and tidy at all times
  • Attending to all job-related administration
  • Attending to any and all ad hoc duties required by management
  • Abide by Company's Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
  • Reach monthly targets and GPs as discussed by Management and according to contract on a monthly basis
  • Performing additional related duties as assigned by the manager.
PRODUCTS
  • Welding machines
  • Welding consumables
  • Gas and gas cutting equipment
  • Power tools
  • Lifting equipment
  • Generator
  • Abrasives
  • Spares Hand tools
  • Plasma system
  • Compressors
EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Minimum Qualification: Matric
  • Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years
  • Code 8 driver's licence
  • Working with customers and maintaining customer relations
  • Sales experience
  • Experience in the welding industry
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to adapt to environment
  • Ability to plan route for the week and visit customers accordingly
  • Time management

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel positions

Salary Benchmark
$64,600/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel 365 Google Jamboard Microsoft Outlook 365 Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job Overview

Date Posted
21 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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