Our client in the waste management and environmental services industry is seeking to employ a External Sales Consultant / Rep to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Exciting Opportunity

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your sales expertise, professionalism, and relationship-building skills will make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to grow their career within an established organisation.

Requirements:

• Matric / Senior Certificate essential

• Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or a related field advantageous

• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience advantageous

• Experience within the waste management, environmental, or a similar industry preferred

• Proven track record in a sales environment

• Strong business development and cold-calling abilities

• Excellent client relationship management skills

• Valid EB driver’s licence essential

• Ability to meet and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cold calls in line with agreed targets

• Develop new business and grow revenue within allocated markets

• Maintain regular contact with existing clients through service and telephone calls

• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships

• Conduct market research and questionnaire surveys with prospective and existing clients

• Monitor, record, and assist with resolving client complaints

• Obtain waste samples, arrange analysis, and liaise with disposal facilities where required

• Act as the main point of contact with clients regarding overdue payments

• Coordinate communication with clients regarding service-related matters

• Prepare and submit quotations and proposals as required

• Ensure only management-approved price lists are provided to clients

• Keep existing and prospective clients informed through relevant company communication material

• Compile and provide service-related statistical information and reports to designated key clients

• Prepare and submit monthly client reports

• Conduct regular calls and visits to A- and B-grade clients as agreed with management

• Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities for improved service and increased sales

• Work closely with sales, administration, logistics, fleet, and disposal-site teams to ensure effective service delivery

• Perform any other reasonable duties requested by management from time to time

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.