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External Sales Representative

Northern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: 23667273

Apply before Jun 11 2026 | 3 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

We are seeking an experienced and driven External Sales Representative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, growing market share, maintaining strong customer relationships, and achieving monthly sales and rental targets.

Key Responsibilities

Generate new business through prospecting and cold calling.
Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers.
Conduct customer visits, needs assessments, quotations, and follow-ups.
Recommend suitable products and solutions based on customer requirements.
Arrange and conduct product demonstrations.
Manage customer orders, invoicing, and back-order follow-ups.
Prepare sales reports and maintain accurate customer records.
Plan and execute weekly customer visits efficiently.
Ensure excellent customer service and adherence to company standards.
Perform general sales administration and other duties as required.

Required Skills

Customer Relationship Management
Time Management
Planning And Organisation
Problem-Solving
Sales And Business Development
Negotiation And Closing Skills
Product Presentation And Demonstrations
Self-Motivation And Target-Driven Mindset

Candidate Requirements

Products

Welding Machines
Welding Consumables
Gas & Gas Cutting Equipment
Power Tools
Lifting Equipment
Generators
Abrasives
Hand Tools & Spares
Plasma Systems
Compressors

Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) essential.
Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
Minimum 5 years' external sales experience.
Experience within the welding or industrial equipment industry is essential.
Valid Code 8 driver's licence.
Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
Excellent planning, route management, and time management abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Skills & Competencies

Sales and business development
Customer relationship management
Negotiation and closing skills
Product presentation and demonstrations
Planning and organisation
Time management
Problem-solving
Self-motivation and target-driven mindset

Own reliable transport and willingness to travel extensively are essential.

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.