Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

5 November 2025

Job Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Title:

Sales Rep (Hardware Wholesale)

Salary Offer:

R25,000 - R30,000

Education Level:

Certificate

Job Level:

Intermediate

Minimum Experience:

3 - 5 Years

Sales Rep (Hardware Wholesale) required in Johannesburg.

Join a Leading Industrial Tool Distributor as a Sales Representative (Gauteng)



Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional with deep knowledge of the industrial, hardware, or tooling sector in Gauteng? This is a unique opportunity to join a premier distributor of global, best-in-class power and hand tool brands. We are seeking an energetic and target-driven Sales Representative to manage and significantly grow our dealer and reseller network in the region.



The Role: Grow Our Gauteng Network.



Based in the Gauteng region, your primary focus will be on driving sales growth and fostering long-term partnerships with our established network of



retailers and resellers. This is a field-based role requiring extensive daily travel to conduct customer visits across the territory, particularly



North Gauteng (including Fourways, Midrand, and Pretoria, and surrounding areas).



Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Generation: Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets across the Gauteng region. Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities with retailers, and develop plans for key customers to maximize growth potential. Account Management: Maintain strong, professional relationships with existing clients. An existing customer base will be handed over to you. Negotiation & Support: Negotiate monthly stock orders and promotions , and provide prompt after-sales support, handle queries, and resolve complaints. Product Expertise: Conduct on-site product demonstrations, promotions, and merchandising , leveraging strong product knowledge of DEWALT, Stanley, Bahco, and other lines. Reporting: Utilize CRM/ERP systems (e.g., Kerridge, Skynamo) for order capture and reporting. Prepare weekly call reports and market feedback.

Qualifications and Experience:

What We Are Looking For:



We require a candidate with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in a B2B sales environment.



Experience & Territory:


Minimum

3-5 years of recent B2B sales experience

in the hardware, tools, welding, or fastening sector.

Must have recent experience selling to retailers

(not end-users). Must have sales experience in

North Gauteng

.

Skills & Education:


Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Comfortable with digital tools (CRM, ERP, MS Office, reporting apps like Skynamo). Matric is essential; a tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.

Other Requirements:


A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively across Gauteng (and occasionally nationally) are required. We seek an energetic, self-motivated, and target-driven personality.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive package designed to reward high performance:


Basic Salary: R25,000 to R30,000 per month (depending on experience). Commission: Uncapped commission based on sales performance, calculated from Rand one. Company Resources: A company vehicle, tablet, and phone are provided. * Employee Benefits: Access to a provident fund and medical aid (optional for the employee).