External Sales Representative

3 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R200 000 - R220 000 per year


We're Hiring: External Sales Representative

Location: Port Elizabeth or East London 

Full-time | On-site 

R20,000-R22,0000 Basic Salary + Medical Aid & Provident Fund + Commission 

Company Car, Fuel, Cellphone & Laptop 

Purpose of the Role

Are you a results-driven, people-oriented professional ready to supercharge your career in sales? Join our high-performing team and become the face of our brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your mission: drive sales growth, deepen customer relationships, and unlock new market potential by delivering expert solutions to existing and prospective clients.

What Youll Be Doing

As an External Sales Representative, youll take full ownership of your territory and be the driving force behind sales success:

Customer Relationship & Business Development

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers and prospects.

  • Deliver powerful product presentations, demos, and tailored solutions.

  • Research leads, qualify prospects, and open new accounts to grow market share.

  • Consistently generate sales through direct interaction, proposals, and negotiations.

Territory Management & Strategy

  • Analyze your territorys potential and create a strategic customer value plan.

  • Schedule and manage regular visits to high-impact clients.

  • Maximize your return on time investment by prioritizing key opportunities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, technical, finance) to ensure smooth order execution and post-sales support.

  • Expedite problem resolution and deliver outstanding customer service.

Market Insight & Reporting

  • Stay updated with latest product innovations, competitor activity, and industry trends.

  • Submit timely and accurate reports: forecasts, call logs, sales plans, and pipeline updates.

Sales Administration & Support

  • Assist with quotations, machine settings, pricing approvals, and invoicing.

  • Support junior sales reps, participate in trade shows, and champion our brand in the market.

Key Success Metrics

  • Meet or exceed monthly sales targets and customer visit quotas.

  • Ensure all admin (Rep Reports, Call Logs, Pipeline) is up to date.

  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and training certifications.

What You Bring

Required:

  • Grade 12 and a relevant diploma or degree

  • Proven sales or technical sales experience

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

  • Drivers license and willingness to travel

Bonus if you have:

  • Experience in industrial equipment, machinery, or technical sales

  • CRM system proficiency (e.g., Sugar CRM)

  • Knowledge of tools like Power BI, AutoCAD, Solidworks

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive basic + commission structure

  • Career growth opportunities and hands-on training

  • A supportive team and vibrant sales culture

  • Engage with top-tier clients and impactful projects

Apply now and take your sales career to the next level


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