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  External Sales Representative (Gauteng)

  Join a Growing Heritage Brand in Sustainable Masonry Products

  Construction Sales | R32,000 + AA travel & fuel rates + R1,000 cellphone allowance | Remote/On-the-Road

  About Our Client

  Our client is a proudly South African, third-generation family-run business known for its commitment to quality and sustainability in the production of clay bricks and specialty masonry products. Based in the Western Cape, the company has a longstanding reputation among builders and developers and recently invested in a modern factory with expanded capacity and a lower environmental footprint. With a growth mindset and national expansion plans, they are now seeking a dedicated sales professional to grow their footprint in Gauteng.

  The Role: External Sales Representative

  This is a full-time, field-based sales position designed for a proactive, solutions-driven individual ready to grow our clients' market presence in Gauteng. Reporting remotely, you'll play a vital role in promoting products, building relationships with construction professionals, and ensuring seamless coordination between sales, logistics, and product delivery.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with site managers, developers, architects, and designers
  • Conduct regular site visits and provide product support and solutions
  • Promote products in retail stores, ensure adequate stock levels, and implement promotions
  • Manage sales administration, update CRM/ERP systems, and maintain territory records
  • Resolve on-site client issues and manage product deliveries with yard/logistics teams
  • Stay current on product lines and the broader construction industry
  • Drive new business while managing existing accounts in the Pretoria and Centurion region
  • Execute in-store and on-site promotions to grow brand visibility
  • Handle stock reconciliation and ensure a smooth sales-to-delivery workflow

  About You

  • 2+ years of sales experience in the construction or building materials industry
  • High school diploma required; tertiary certificate advantageous
  • Based in Pretoria or Centurion
  • Valid South African driver's license
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Energetic, self-driven, and capable of working independently
  • Comfortable multitasking between fieldwork, sales admin, and client service
  • Basic computer literacy and experience with ERP/CRM systems
  • Willingness to learn and grow through structured training