External Sales Consultant - Fire Detection & Safety Systems (Permanent)

Job Title: External Sales Consultant - Fire Detection & Safety Systems Start Date: 2026-08-18 - 2026-09-17 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT001282 Sectors: Fire Protection and Safety Sales and Marketing Location: Western Cape , Cape Town Salary: R 13 000 Monthly Basic Plus Commission Brief: b2b sales|business development executive|cold calling|external sales consultant|fire safety systems|sales hunter|sales representative|technical sales representative FIRE DETECTION & SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Cape Town | R13 000 Basic + Commission + Allowances An established specialist in fire detection and suppression solutions is seeking a highly driven External Sales Consultant to generate new business within the commercial and corporate market. This is a true hunter sales role . The successful candidate must be confident approaching new businesses, prospecting, cold calling, knocking on doors and creating opportunities from scratch. This is not an order-taking position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being out in the market, meeting prospective clients, opening new doors and converting opportunities into revenue. Detail: Key Responsibilities Generate and develop new B2B business opportunities . Conduct proactive door-to-door business canvassing . Cold call and prospect for potential clients. Generate own leads and develop a strong sales pipeline. Identify and approach commercial and corporate businesses. Arrange and attend face-to-face client meetings. Promote and sell fire detection and suppression solutions . Understand client requirements and recommend appropriate solutions. Prepare and follow up on quotations and proposals. Convert prospects into paying customers. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Consistently achieve agreed sales and new-business targets. Maintain accurate records of prospects, opportunities and sales activities. Plan and manage sales territories, appointments and daily activities effectively. Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12. Minimum 3 years' external sales experience , preferably within a technical or industrial environment. Proven new business development and hunter-sales track record. Must be comfortable with door-to-door prospecting and cold calling . Strong ability to approach prospective businesses and initiate sales conversations. Experience within a B2B sales environment . Strong prospecting, lead-generation and closing skills. Own reliable vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Computer literate. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans . Good understanding of external sales, marketing and customer relationship management. Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills. Able to work independently and manage own sales activities. Target driven, resilient and motivated by performance and commission. Advantageous Diploma or degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related field. N3 Electronics or similar technical qualification. Previous technical sales experience. Experience within the fire protection, fire detection, fire suppression, security, electronics, electrical or industrial sectors . The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a genuine sales hunter who enjoys finding business rather than waiting for leads to arrive. You should be: Highly self-motivated. Confident approaching new clients. Comfortable knocking on doors and prospecting. Persistent and resilient. Hungry to generate new business. Target and results driven. Motivated by commission and earning potential. Passionate about external sales. Able to work autonomously. Strong at building business relationships. Confident presenting technical products and solutions. Training Full on-the-job product and service training will be provided. Package Basic Salary: R13 000 per month Plus: Commission Fuel allowance Cellphone allowance Vehicle allowance This position offers strong earning potential for an ambitious salesperson who can consistently generate and close new business. show more... For more information please contact: Natassia De Beer Apply