External Sales Representative (Industrial Machinery & Components)(JB5955)
Job Description
Alberton, Johannesburg
R 25 - CTC basic per month + incentives and fuel
Permanent
Seeking a driven and commercially strong External Sales Representative to grow market share and develop new business across key industries. This role requires a proactive sales hunter with strong industry exposure who can identify opportunities, manage client relationships, and drive sustainable revenue growth. Candidates must come from the relevant engineering / industrial supply industry with experience selling products and services to industrial clients.
Minimum Requirements:- 3+ years as an external sales representative within the industrial, engineering, or processing equipment sector
- Experience servicing the food & beverage and industrial markets
- Strong track record in new business development and account growth
- Must currently work within the industry or with direct competitors
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
- Strong commercial awareness and sales planning ability
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle (essential)
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and industry engagement.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue and increase market penetration.
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing deals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Conduct regular client visits and account reviews to support long term growth.
- Identify upselling and cross selling opportunities within customer accounts.
- Represent the business at industry events, networking platforms, and trade shows.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities.
- Promote the company's products and services within the food & beverage and industrial sectors.
- Maintain an accurate and active sales pipeline.
- Provide regular sales updates, forecasts, and market feedback.
- Ensure all customer interactions and opportunities are properly documented.
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Fuel card provided for business travel
- Opportunity to work within established industrial sectors
- High growth sales environment with strong earning potential
- Exposure to leading clients within the food & beverage and industrial industries
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