A leading company in the manufacturing and distribution industry is looking for a proactive Business Representative to join their Sales & Marketing team. (Elandsfontein - Gauteng).

This role is key to driving sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring smooth business administration and stock control.
You’ll be responsible for canvassing and managing customers, supporting marketing strategies, monitoring stock, and ensuring compliance with company policies—all while delivering top-notch service. This is a hands-on role where strong commercial acumen, customer focus, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Diploma/Certificate (NQF 5) or equivalent qualification
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Business Representative or in a similar sales role within a manufacturing environment
Strong computer literacy (MS Office, SAP/ERP systems, Salesforce, or similar)
South African Citizen with a valid driver’s licence
Proven ability to manage sales administration, stock forecasting, and debtor relations

Key Responsibilities

Canvassing and opening new customer accounts, monitoring monthly sales, and achieving targets
Provide monthly feedback and reporting to the Regional Manager
Develop and implement marketing and promotional ideas in line with company strategy
Host trade evenings and customer engagement events to grow market share
Monitor stock availability, assist with forecasting, and support customers in stock management
Support the debtors’ team to ensure effective collection and customer query resolution
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and financial controls
Deliver excellent customer service, training, and product presentations
Monitor costs, pricing structures, and gross profit margins

Skills & Competencies

Proactive and action-oriented
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent planning and organisational ability
Customer-focused with resilience and adaptability
Strong verbal and written communication skills

KPIs Include

Sales targets achieved and market share growth
Stock availability maintained with accurate forecasting
Customer satisfaction index consistently high
Debtors maintained at less than 45 days outstanding
Company resources and costs optimised