Job Description

Junior Salesperson
Kickstart Your Technical Sales Career in Metal Fabrication
Johannesburg, Durban, or Eastern Cape | R25 000 - R35 000
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist provider of metal fabrication and engineering solutions to the manufacturing, mining, construction, and industrial sectors. With a strong focus on quality, customisation, and customer service, they deliver end-to-end fabrication capabilities across multiple regions. This is a company where ambitious individuals can grow their skills and gain exposure to hands-on engineering and production environments.
The Role: Junior Salesperson
This entry-level role supports the sales function by driving new business development and assisting in client engagement within the metal fabrication space. It offers the opportunity to build technical sales skills, learn about fabrication processes, and work closely with internal production teams to support the quoting and conversion of client enquiries into sales.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or sales-related role
Identify and pursue new business across manufacturing, construction, mining, and industrial sectors
Generate leads through cold calling, email, social media outreach, and site visits
Visit client sites to understand fabrication needs and identify quoting opportunities
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Assist customers in understanding capabilities such as cutting, welding, bending, assembly, and finishing
Support quotation process by gathering technical info and liaising with estimators and engineers
Follow up on outstanding quotes and assist with closing sales
About You
1+ years experience in sales, business development, or client service
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Technical aptitude or a strong interest in engineering and metal fabrication
Self-driven, eager to learn, and comfortable working independently
Able to manage multiple opportunities and follow through on leads
Willing to travel within Johannesburg, Durban, and Eastern Cape regions
Valid drivers licence (essential)
Diploma or degree in engineering, sales, or a related field (advantageous)

Skills Required