External Sales Representative

East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary
Youll interact with both new and existing customers, understand their packaging needs, and manage the sales process from prospecting to after-sales support.This role requires someone whos client-centric, target-driven, and passionate about building value-driven relationships that lead to consistent growth.

  • Interact with current and new customers, conduct needs analysis, and build/manage a growing customer base
  • Deliver excellent customer service in Gauteng and surrounding areas
  • Achieve monthly and annual business targets
Basic Qualifications/ Requirements:
To thrive in this role, youll need more than just experience were looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, relationship-building ability, and a winning mindset.
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Sales, or Commercial qualification
  • 5 years'' proven experience in a sales, marketing, or business development rol.
  • Preference will be given for experience in the paper, corrugated, packaging, or FMCG industry
  • The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate and build rapport with clients and teams
  • Customer-centric approach, with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to manage risks and think critically
  • Confident in communicating with influence and driving conversations toward value
  • A clear drive for results and performance excellence
  • Solid business and financial acumen
  • Fluent in English
  • A sound technical understanding and the ability to solve customer-related problems with practical solutions
  • Valid drivers licence
Your key responsibilities will be:
This role calls for someone with strong functional abilities, a sharp eye for opportunity, and the emotional intelligence to nurture relationships and drive business outcomes.
  • Executing of the annual sale plan in terms of volume, revenue, and profitability
  • Building solid customer partnerships, including corporate and multi-national clients
  • Gathering market intelligence by performing market research to identify opportunities
  • Understanding customer requirements, offering technical support and solution selling
  • Actively building and expanding the area sales footprint
  • Building, maintaining and managing excellent supplier relations
  • Handling the resolution of customer complaints
  • Achieving selling price targets and annual price increases
  • Acting as the key interface between the customer and all relevant internal divisions
  • Preparing and presenting Sales Reports
  • Ensuring timely and correct deliveries to customers
  • Supporting innovation and product development
  • Delivering marketing presentations and business reviews to key stakeholders
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1423498
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned