External Sales Representative

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

Listing for: Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-13

Job specializations:

Sales
Business Development, Sales Representative, B2B Sales

Our client based in Airport City, Cape Town is seeking an External Sales Representative to join their team. The purpose of the position is to grow sales across hospitality, commercial, and retail clients in the Western / Eastern Cape Region. The role focuses on developing new business, managing key accounts, and representing our premium outdoor product range in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively identify and develop new business (restaurants, hotels, lodges, architects, designers, corporates, event companies)
Maintain and grow existing customer relationships
Conduct face-to-face sales visits, product presentations, and site assessments
Prepare and follow up on quotations
Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
Coordinate with internal teams (production, logistics, admin) to ensure smooth order fulfillment
Represent Company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings
Keep up to date with product ranges, pricing, and market trends

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in external / field sales (B2B preferred)
Experience in hospitality, outdoor furniture, design, or related industries is an advantage
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
Comfortable working independently and managing a sales territory
Overtime might be required

Skills & Attributes:

Hunter mentality with strong follow-through
Professional, well-presented, and customer-focused
Good time management and planning ability
Problem-solving mindset
Confident working with premium products and high-value clients

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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