External Sales Manager

About the position

External Sales Representative (Overberg WC)

Drive Construction Sales Growth Across the Overberg Region with a Leading Brick Manufacturer

Sales | R32,000 + AA travel rates + R1,000 cellphone allowance | Remote/On the Road |Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM

About Our Client

Our client is a third-generation family-owned business specializing in the production of high-quality clay bricks and specialty masonry products. Trusted by builders and developers across the Western Cape, the company has recently expanded operations with a state-of-the-art, environmentally focused factory. With a strong reputation and growing customer demand, they are expanding their sales force to better serve the Overberg region.

The Role: External Sales Representative

This is a full-time, on-the-road sales role for a driven and energetic individual based in the Overberg region. Reporting to the Paarl office once a week, the representative will be responsible for increasing brand presence and driving sales among builders, architects, and retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively visit construction sites and retail stores to promote and sell products
• Build and maintain strong relationships with site managers, developers, architects, and designers
• Manage client queries and resolve on-site issues swiftly
• Promote in-store displays and ensure products are well-stocked in retail locations
• Track orders, manage stock reconciliation, and maintain accurate sales records using the ERP and CRM systems
• Liaise with warehouse and yard staff to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Deliver administrative tasks efficiently, including paperwork and reporting
• Stay informed about industry trends and product developments through ongoing learning

About You

• 2+ years experience in a sales role, ideally in the construction or building materials industry
• Familiarity with the brick and construction process is highly advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills with a solutions-driven mindset
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable working on the road, independently managing a sales territory
• Basic computer literacy (ERP/CRM experience beneficial)
• South African citizen with a valid driver's license
• Must be currently based in the Overberg Region (Western Cape)

Desired Skills:

• Sales
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Account Management
• Merchandising
• Promotions
• Logistics Management
• Administrator