Sales Representative - Cape Town & Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Introduction

A reputable and established organisation within the transport and logistics sector is looking for driven, hungry and results-focused Sales Representatives to join its team in Cape Town (Epping) and Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth (Struandale) .

This is an exciting opportunity for a natural new-business hunter who thrives on prospecting, cold calling, opening doors and converting opportunities into long-term customers.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, commercially minded and target-driven  an individual who takes ownership of their sales pipeline and is not afraid to get out into the market and create opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively prospect for new customers and identify new business opportunities within the region.

• Conduct regular cold calling, lead generation and client prospecting to build a strong sales pipeline.

• Identify and approach potential customers requiring transport and logistics solutions.

• Present and promote the organisation’s transport solutions to prospective clients.

• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers to drive repeat business and customer retention.

• Prepare and follow up on sales opportunities, quotations and client proposals.

• Work closely with the operations team to ensure customer requirements are effectively communicated and delivered.

• Assist in resolving customer queries and maintaining high levels of service.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, prospects, sales activity and customer information.

• Monitor competitor activity, industry developments and market opportunities within the region.

• Consistently work towards and achieve agreed sales, revenue, new-business and customer-retention targets .

• Take ownership of the full sales cycle from initial prospecting and client engagement through to conversion and ongoing relationship management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric Certificate.

• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle.

• Previous experience in external sales, business development or new-business sales .

• Transport, logistics, freight or related industry experience would be highly advantageous .

• Demonstrated ability to generate leads and secure new customers.

• Strong understanding of the sales process, from prospecting through to closing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Target-driven with a proven ability to work in a performance-focused environment.

• High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and ability to maintain accurate customer and sales records.

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans to meet customer requirements.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed at application stage.

A basic + commission structure is provided.

Interested?

This role will suit someone who doesn't wait for business to come to them.

Looking for a Sales Representative who is hungry to build a market, create relationships and grow a customer base . Someone who sees a target as something to beat, understands that consistency drives results, and has the confidence to turn a cold lead into a long-term customer.

If you are ambitious, resilient and ready to make your mark within a reputable organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Please send an updated CV to info@the-recruit.co.za . Please ensure it is an up to date CV and that you have sales experience. Please note that if you have not heard back from us in a week, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.