External Sales Representative
RPO Recruitment
Overview
A leading industrial equipment and welding solutions company is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative with a strong technical background in welding or engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales, developing long-term customer relationships, providing technical support, and identifying new business opportunities within the industrial sector.
Requirements
- Matric certificate
- Relevant trade qualification such as Welder or Boilermaker Trade Test (welding qualification highly advantageous)
- Minimum of 3–4 years' external technical sales experience within the welding, engineering, industrial equipment, or related industry
- Strong technical understanding of welding equipment and industrial products
- Excellent customer relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
- Drive sales and rentals of industrial equipment, welding products, and tooling solutions
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
- Provide technical advice, product recommendations, and after-sales support
- Conduct customer site visits, prepare quotations, and follow up on sales opportunities
- Arrange and assist with product demonstrations and customer training
- Achieve monthly sales and gross profit targets
- Develop and execute an effective customer visit schedule
- Generate new business through cold calling and prospecting activities
- Complete all sales administration, including quotations, invoicing, order processing, and back-order management
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Perform additional duties as required to support the sales function
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