External Sales Consultant

External Sales Consultant

Join a leading supplier of access control and security sealing products to drive growth across Durban and its surroundings.

Durban Pinetown R15 000 per month Commission Company Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a trusted national supplier specializing in access control identification and security sealing products across multiple industries. With a strong technical product range and a reputation for reliability they partner with clients in logistics retail utilities and manufacturing. The company is committed to innovation long-term relationships and professional service excellence.

The Role : External Sales Consultant

This role is ideal for a proactive and results-driven sales professional who thrives in a client-facing environment. Youll be responsible for expanding the customer base managing relationships with key clients and achieving consistent sales growth. The position combines new business development with account management to ensure both acquisition and retention success.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 3 years of experience in external or field sales.

Prepare accurate sales forecasts and achieve monthly targets with 95% accuracy.

Generate and maintain a consistent pipeline of at least 10 new prospects per month.

Conduct a minimum of 5 external client visits per month to secure new business.

Visit the top 20 customers monthly and maintain weekly contact with the top 5.

Re-engage at least 5 dormant or lapsed customers each month.

Manage tenders and national deals aiming for a 95% success rate.

Maintain detailed reports on sales activity pipeline development and skills progress.

About You

Matric / Grade 12 qualification.

Proven external sales track record with measurable results.

Valid drivers licence and own reliable vehicle (fuel provided for business use).

Experience using Pastel or similar systems is advantageous.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a consultative sales approach.

Self-motivated disciplined and highly target-driven.

Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities.

Confident adaptable and proactive in identifying opportunities.

Key Skills

Change Management,Access Control System,Customer Service,B2C,Civil Quality Control,Broadcast

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1