POSITION IS BASED IN CAPE TOWN - Area to be serviced:  Southern and Northern Suburbs of CT and up the West Coast

Reports to:  Branch Manager and National Sales

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the company's brand by representing, promoting and selling products to distributors and end users.
• Foster distributor growth through targeted end-user engagement.
• Develop in-depth product knowledge via training and independent research.
• Build and maintain strong business and customer relationships.
• Generate and pursue customer leads, including cold calling.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to coordinate sales strategies.
• Analyse market potential and track sales metrics using CRM software (Skynamo).
• Report insights on customer needs, competitor activity, and market trends to management.
• Actively seek feedback to enhance performance and results.
• Stay informed on regional trends, opportunities and events.
• Communicate effectively with internal sales staff to maintain a cohesive sales strategy.

Essential requirements:

• Matric certificate (minimum)
• 2–3 years' proven external sales experience
• Valid South African driver's licence
• Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within the assigned territory
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience using a CRM system (Skynamo or similar) is advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (additional local languages advantageous)
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and generate new business through prospecting and cold calling
• Ability to analyse sales data and market trends
• Professional appearance and conduct when representing the company