Sales Representative - Cape Town

HeadHunters • Travel required • 2 days ago
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≈ $12k – $25k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 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:
  • Matric or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience, ideally within composites, plastics, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Own vehicle and willingness to travel frequently to client sites.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting to technical audiences.
  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas and managing complex B2B sales cycles.
  • Ability to read technical data sheets and understand composite manufacturing processes (e.g., resin infusion, hand lay-up, filament winding, and pultrusion).
  • Highly organised, capable of balancing independent field travel with structured office administration.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities across key composite sectors by calling to set up appointments & canvassing industrial areas.
  • Conduct regular field visits to prospective and existing clients to understand their manufacturing processes and material needs.
  • Prepare and follow up on quotes, and technical enquiries based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
  • Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, ensuring seamless order processing by collaborating with production, supply chain, technical, and invoicing/accounts.
  • Provide technical support and product selection guidance to clients over the phone and via email.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and raw material price fluctuations to help adjust sales strategies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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