External Sales Representative - Durban

HeadHunters • 4 days ago
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Salary
≈ $13k – $28k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Durban)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. HeadHunters scores A on the Alion truth index.

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HeadHunters is a South African recruitment agency based in Gqeberha that sources permanent and contract staff for employers in finance, insurance, sales, manufacturing, engineering, hospitality and other sectors. Its adverts, published on the JobMail job board, cover Gqeberha, Durban, Sandton, Centurion, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, George and other South African cities on behalf of client companies. Recent assignments include commercial underwriters, external customer sales consultants, financial planning associates, creditors controllers, financial managers and solar installation electricians.
headhunters.co.za • HQ: Gqeberha, South Africa • Professional Services • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in automotive aftermarket or parts sales.
  • Wholesale/retail replacement parts sales experience preferred.
  • Experience/knowledge in automotive mobile (moving) air conditioning.
  • Motor industry experience essential.
  • Matric certificate (non-negotiable).
  • Technical motor vehicle air-conditioning understanding and product knowledge preferred.
  • Automotive parts product knowledge.
  • Industry knowledge preferred, with existing customer networks being an advantage.
  • Business acumen.
Responsibilities:
  • Drive profitable revenue growth by managing and growing an allocated customer base through disciplined sales execution, consistent customer engagement, and correct product application, in line with the client's standards and policies.
  • Identify and prescribe products or services based on customer and/or market needs.
  • Follow up on leads generated by Internal Sales, including new COD accounts opened, or from external sources.
  • Generate quotations, sales orders, and invoices, and follow up accordingly.
  • Identify and suggest products or ranges based on customer needs, identified opportunities, or current stock levels.
  • Visit customers regularly according to the call cycle, following the 80/20 time-allocation principle.
  • Train customers on products and their use, or organise training through suppliers or in-house.
  • Achieve revenue and margin targets.
  • Grow active customer accounts.
  • Maintain quality and consistency in customer engagement.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and discipline in reporting.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
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