Sales Representative Steel & Aluminium

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Sales Representative to join our Steel and Aluminium Department. The Steel Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth across steel product range, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring consistent market penetration within the construction, fabrication, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. The role focuses on selling steel tubing, bars, sheets, lip channels, angle iron, window sections, and aluminium profiles.

Duties & Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Promote and sell steel products, including rectangular tube, square tube, round tube, lip channel, angle iron, flat bar, round bar, Y-bar, steel sheets, window sections, and aluminium profiles.

• Identify new business opportunities within fabrication shops, construction companies, engineering firms, and hardware resellers.

• Achieve monthly and annual steel sales targets.

• Conduct regular customer visits to maintain relationships and secure repeat business.

• Prepare and deliver quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.

• Provide technical product knowledge and guidance based on customer needs.

• Resolve customer queries, complaints, and product issues promptly.

• Ensure excellent customer service and follow-up on all orders.

Product Knowledge & Market Awareness

• Maintainin-depth knowledge of KOT’s steel catalogue, including sizes, thicknesses, pallet quantities, and applications.

• Monitorcompetitor pricing and market trends in the steel industry.

• Provide feedback to management on customer demands and stock requirements.

• Order Processing & Administration

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade12 (Matric) required.

• Minimum 2–5years’experience in steel sales, hardware sales, or construction materials.

• Strong understanding of steel products (tubes, bars, sheets, channels, etc.).

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong technical knowledge of steel grades, sizes, and applications.

• Ability to read and understand customer requirements and fabrication needs.

• Target-driven with strong sales closing ability.

• Computer literacy (Excel, Outlook, POS systems).

Key Attributes

• Professional, confident, and customer-focused.

• Strong problem-solving ability.

• Highenergy, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

• Reliable, honest, and committed to delivering quality service.

Package & Remuneration

Basic: R20 000

KPI: R5000

Commission: R5000 - R10000

Car Allowance: R4000

Petrol: Reimbursed

Medical Aid: 50%

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (08h30am - 17h00pm) - Saturday (09h00am - 14h00pm)