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Sales Representative

Pretoria
Salary: R30 000.00 - R40 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: JHB000091/Trin

Apply before Jun 30 2026 | 91 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Empire Recruitment

SALES REPRESENTATIVEConstruction & Infrastructure Materials IndustryThe Purpose of the RoleTo develop and grow the company’s customer base by identifying new opportunities, managing key client relationships, and delivering technically informed sales solutions within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Market Development
- Develop and implement territory sales strategies aligned with market opportunities
- Identify potential growth areas within existing and new customer segments
- Monitor competitor activity and industry trends
- Actively drive sales growth through strategic market engagement
Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across construction projects and industry networks
- Prospect for new customers and develop qualified sales leads
- Build relationships with architects, contractors, developers, engineers, and project managers
- Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders
- Provide technical product advice and application guidance
- Present tailored solutions that align with customer project requirements
- Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure long-term partnerships
Project Coordination
- Engage with construction projects from specification through to delivery
- Identify key decision makers and project timelines
- Coordinate with internal production and logistics teams to ensure product availability and delivery
- Monitor project progress and maintain communication with key stakeholders
Product Expertise & Technical Support
- Develop strong knowledge of product applications, installation methods, and industry standards
- Assist clients with technical queries and site-related challenges
- Provide professional feedback and support to customers where required
Sales Administration & CRM
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline updates
- Prepare professional quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
- Manage customer documentation including credit applications and order tracking
- Submit regular sales reports and market insights to management

Minimum Requirements

- Proven experience in external sales within the construction, building materials, or infrastructure sector
- Strong understanding of the construction industry and project environments
- Excellent relationship-building and networking ability
- Strong organisational and sales administration skills
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the territory

The Ideal Candidate

- Commercially minded and strategically focused
- Strong communicator with excellent relationship management skills
- Comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders within construction projects
- Highly organised with strong follow-through
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to business development

This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional who enjoys working within the construction industry and wants to build strong, long-term relationships while driving meaningful project-based sales.
If you are passionate about consultative sales and thrive in a dynamic industry environment, we would like to hear from you.

#SalesRepresentative #ConstructionIndustry #BuildingMaterials #BusinessDevelopment #BuildingYourFuture

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About Empire Recruitment

About

At Empire Recruitment, we build valuable and meaningful relationships with all our clients and customers.

Our clients being, those who require only the best talent that SA has to offer and our customers, the professionals looking to be guided as they take those crucial steps in their careers.

With our expert industry knowledge, we are able to make connections that help businesses flourish. We understand that successful organizations are centered around it’s people and bringing in the best fit for their business is of the utmost importance. In order to make these connections we take the time to understand our clients and customers needs at the outset.

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