Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Pinetown
Overview
The Sales Representative will be responsible for driving new business development through cold calling and prospecting, while consistently achieving sales and gross profit targets. The role requires excellent relationship-building skills with contractors, developers, and key accounts, alongside a disciplined approach to following up on quotes, orders, and customer requests. Candidates should demonstrate high resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment and possess solid negotiation and closing abilities. A strong field presence is necessary, coupled with effective time management and organizational skills to manage the assigned territory effectively.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum 3+ years’ external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
- Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
- Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
- Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
- High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
- Solid negotiation and closing ability
- Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
- Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
- Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
- Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly
How to apply
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