Junior External Sales Representative

Are you an energetic and results-driven sales professional who excels at prospecting, building strong client relationships, and closing deals?

Our client based in Cape Town is looking for a proactive, self-starting individual who enjoys uncovering new business opportunities and nurturing long-term customer partnerships. Experience in the renewable energy sector would be beneficial, however full product training will be provided.

A valid South African driver’s licence and own reliable transport are essential.

Requirements:

• Matric or similar qualification
• Willing to use own vehicle for work purposes (fuel is covered by the company)
• Proven external sales experience with a strong track record of new business development
• Experience in cold calling and generating your own sales opportunities
• Ability to confidently present solutions and negotiate with decision-makers
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and closing skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office and CRM systems)
• Experience within renewable energy, electrical, solar, batteries or related technical industries would be highly advantageous

Duties:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and market research
• Schedule and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective and existing clients
• Promote and sell battery and energy storage solutions to installers, distributors and renewable energy companies
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales presentations
• Follow up on leads and sales enquiries in a timely manner
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM database and sales pipeline
• Collaborate with the owner to ensure smooth order processing and customer service delivery

Salary:  R10,000 basic + commission.