Sales Representative

About the position

Sales Representative – Cape Town – Hardware & Tools Industry | R25 000 basic + commission

 

The Opportunity

If you enjoy building strong customer relationships and seeing the direct results of your work, this role is for you. You will take ownership of the Western Cape region, working with hardware stores and distributors who already value long-term partnerships. You will earn a R25 000 basic salary with a clear, achievable OTE of R40 000, giving you control over your income. This role offers stability, trust, and room to grow your sales career in a market that always needs quality hardware and DIY tools.

 

The Company

Our client is an established South African wholesale supplier in the hardware, tools, and industrial distribution market. They supply hardware retailers, distributors, and trade customers with a wide range of tools, DIY products, and general hardware. Their focus is simple: reliable supply, fair pricing, and long-term customer relationships. This approach has helped them build trust with suppliers and retailers over many years and maintain a strong presence in the market.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and grow sales across the Western Cape region
  
  
• Build and maintain relationships with hardware stores and hardware retailers
  
  
• Sell tools, DIY tools, and hardware products to retail and distribution customers
  
  
• Identify new business opportunities with suppliers and retail clients
  
  
• Achieve monthly sales targets through regular customer visits and follow-ups
  
  

 

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Sales Representative in hardware, tools, or distribution
  
  
• Strong understanding of hardware retailers and wholesale distribution
  
  
• Experience selling tools or DIY products
  
  
• Ability to manage a sales territory independently
  
  
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
  
  
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel in the region
  
  

 

To Apply: WhatsApp your CV [Phone Number Removed]; with references "Hardware Sales."

 

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of an established South African wholesale supplier in the hardware and tools market, offering you the chance to grow a stable, long-term sales career while earning well in the Western Cape.

Desired Skills:

• Negotiation
• New Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Sales