Job Description
Technical External Sales Representative (Welding Industry) (JB5832)
Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Market related basic plus commission and benefits include a provident fund, a cell phone allowance, and a car allowance
Permanent
A technically strong External Sales Representative is required to grow and manage a customer base within the welding industry. This role is heavily technical and suited to someone who understands welding processes, machinery, and consumables and can confidently advise customers on the correct solutions.
This is not a generic sales role. Candidates must come from a welding background — non-negotiable.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric
Minimum 5 years’ experience in external sales within the welding industry
Hands-on welding background or knowledge and exposure is essential (MIG / TIG / ARC welding knowledge required)
Proven experience selling welding machinery and welding consumables
Strong technical understanding of welding applications and environments
Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle essential
Proven ability to manage and grow a customer base
Strong planning, time management, and route planning skills
Comfortable doing cold calling and new business development
Able to work independently in a field-based sales role
Candidates without welding industry experience will not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop new business and grow existing customer relationships
Conduct customer visits, site assessments, and technical discussions
Recommend appropriate welding solutions, machinery, and consumables
Prepare quotes and follow up to close sales
Arrange and conduct welding machine demonstrations
Manage customer back orders and follow-ups
Capture customer visits, planning, and reporting on the CRM system
Achieve monthly sales targets and gross profit requirements
Handle sales administration, reporting, and ad-hoc duties as required
Uphold all safety, health, and environmental standards
Represent the company professionally in the market
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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