External Sales Representative (Electrical)
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Salary: Market related
If you're an experienced sales professional with a strong background in the electrical field and a passion for building long-term customer relationships, this role is your next exciting opportunity!
Is this you?
You’re an accomplished sales representative with a strong technical understanding of electrical products and solutions. You thrive in a client-facing role, enjoy meeting targets, and take pride in offering exceptional service to both new and existing customers. You’re comfortable presenting technical information, managing accounts, and providing solutions that build trust and drive revenue.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
As an External Sales Representative, you’ll play a key role in generating quality leads, preparing quotes, meeting sales budgets, and maintaining client relationships. You’ll be responsible for visiting customers, offering product training, and supporting exhibitions. You’ll also manage key accounts, handle technical queries and quotations, rotate customer stock, assist with repairs documentation, and respond to complaints in a professional and solutions-oriented manner. Internal reporting, sales record-keeping, and call planning will also form part of your day-to-day responsibilities. You’ll work closely with management and support the sales team with dedication and flexibility, including after-hours client service when needed.
Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll be joining a well-established business in the electrical industry based in Gauteng. The company is known for its technical expertise, strong market presence, and commitment to delivering quality service. You’ll be part of a high-performance team that values transparency, integrity, and customer satisfaction, working in an environment that supports professional development and teamwork.
What you’ll need
To succeed in this role, you’ll need at least 4–5 years of sales experience in the electrical field. A National Diploma or N6 in Electrical Engineering would be preferred. You should be comfortable communicating in both English and Afrikaans and have strong computer skills, especially in MS Office. Experience with an ERP system, particularly Syspro, would be an advantage. A proactive, customer-focused attitude and the ability to work independently are key.
What you’ll get
You’ll receive a competitive salary package which includes a basic salary, medical aid and pension contribution, car allowance, petrol card as well as commission along with the opportunity to be part of a technically skilled, results-driven team. This role offers broad client exposure and the chance to grow within a reputable and supportive company that values initiative and long-term commitment.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to a.beck@thetalentexperts.co.za
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