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Internal Sales Consultant (Building Supplies) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

This office equipment supplier in Stellenbosch wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Stellenbosch. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.

You'll need

Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
You close deals, not just collect meetings

Extra points for

A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
Tender and CSD registration experience
An existing network of buyers in your sector

On offer

Cellphone contract and laptop
Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: your qualifications, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Stellenbosch; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.