Sales & Marketing Representative

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: JHB007505/IS-JH

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

About the RoleOur client is seeking a proactive and hands-on Sales & Marketing Representative to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a field-based environment, enjoys building relationships from the ground up, and is comfortable engaging clients both on-site and through cold outreach.Location: Durban (Extensive regional travel required)Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 (CTC, includes cell phone & car allowance)Additional Benefits: Travel, accommodation; allowance covered for regional trips

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

Identify new market opportunities through research and fieldwork
Conduct cold calling and proactively generate new leads
Visit warehouses and industrial sites (including those without an online presence)
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Promote and sell products and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
Introduce new product offerings to the market

Client Engagement & Support

Conduct site visits to assess client needs and operations
Perform measurements on-site (training and equipment provided)
Provide after-sales support and maintain excellent customer service
Work closely with warehouse managers and operational teams

Marketing & Projects

Assist with drafting newsletters (contribute articles and review layouts)
Support marketing campaigns and events
Prepare tender documents and project documentation
Assist with initial project layouts before handover to technical teams

Travel Requirements

Monthly travel to the Eastern Cape (1 week per month)
Frequent travel within KwaZulu-Natal, including overnight stays
All travel, accommodation, and car rental costs are covered

Working Environment

Regular work in cold storage / freezer environments (protective gear provided)
On-site visits to warehouses and industrial facilities

Minimum Requirements

Completed tertiary qualification
Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Willingness to travel extensively
Clear criminal and credit record
Professional, reliable, and team-oriented

Ideal Candidate Profile

Highly proactive and self-motivated
Comfortable with cold calling and field sales
Not reliant on inbound leads
Enjoys being on the road and meeting clients face-to-face
Adaptable to different environments (including industrial/freezer settings)

Consultant: Innocentia Shoai - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.