Professional Sales Representative

Professional Sales Representative – Staffwise Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Closing date for applications: 20 November 2025 Application process: Please complete the online application form at General Reporting to: Director Hours of work: 8-5pm Mon-Fri and Saturday 9-12pm Summer and 9-1pm Winter Nature of contract: Permanent, Full-time Salary range: Competitive salary (with performance‑based incentives) Benefits: Company transport for work‑related travel, Full product training and ongoing support, Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing brand About the Company and Role The Fire Place Studio is a leading supplier of premium fireplaces and heating solutions, serving residential and commercial clients across Cape Town and surrounding areas. They offer a wide range of products that combine design, efficiency and quality to bring warmth and style to homes and developments. They are currently seeking a motivated and "Professional Sales Representative" to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and be physically fit with the drive to build strong relationships with homeowners, builders, and developers, especially when installations are managed onsite with contractors. Main Duties & Responsibilities New Business Development Promote and sell our range of fireplaces to homeowners, building companies, and property developers Follow up on leads to close sales Grow sales through identifying new business opportunities and channels Customer Relationship Management Build and maintain productive and sustainable relationships with new and existing clients and project stakeholders Conduct on‑site consultations and product demonstrations Manage the full sales pipeline Maintain accurate sales records and provide regular activity reports Determine customer needs Liaise with suppliers regarding design and installation Negotiate price and delivery with customers Ensure on‑time delivery to customers Occasional collection of fireplace units ordered from suppliers using the company vehicle Sales Management Prepare quotations using cloud‑based quoting system Maintain accurate sales records and provide regular activity reports Determine customer needs Negotiate price and delivery with customers Ensure on‑time delivery to customers Occasional collection of fireplace units ordered from suppliers using company vehicle Required Skills & Experience Education and qualification: Matric is essential Work experience and industry exposure: Strong background and experience in sales (experience in building materials, interiors, or home improvement is a plus) Sound strategic and operational planning experience Ability to work with technical specs and measurements Strong Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for sales and new product introductions Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of clients Ability to respond to queries and deal with complaints and manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner Strong influencing and negotiation skills Must be able to work onsite with builders and construction teams Excellent Administration Skills: Highly organised and efficient individual who can work well under pressure to meet deadlines Computer literate and some experience with quotation systems Systems‑oriented with good attention to detail A flexible, self‑starter who can work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team Valid Driver’s licence is essential A punctual, courteous and organised individual who always acts professionally Professional appearance and customer‑focused attitude Physically fit to assist with moving or lifting equipment A dynamic and proactive individual who uses initiative to ensure service and performance are always to a high standard Interested? Please complete the online application form: #J-18808-Ljbffr