External Sales Representative

External Sales Rep (Security & Access Control) – Johannesburg.

Our client, a leading manufacturer and provider of access control solutions, including boom gates, turnstiles, and related security products, with a proven track record and a strong reputation in the market, is seeking to grow the external sales team with a hunter-minded professional ready to close deals and contribute to business growth.

This role is ideal for a natural hunter who thrives on building strong client relationships, leveraging both warm and cold leads, and selling into an already well-established network in the access control and security solutions space.

Salary: R17 500 basic plus company car and phone and lucrative commission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric + formal qualification in Sales and/or Marketing.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years of successful experience in external field sales.
• Proven track record in solution selling, preferably in technical or industrial products.
• Hunter mentality with excellent closing skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn detailed product specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively promote and sell the full range of access control solutions in the field.
• Identify new business opportunities while nurturing existing relationships.
• Convert leads (company-generated and self-sourced) into successful sales.
• Conduct site visits and layout planning to ensure accurate, tailored quoting.
• Generate and follow up on quotations in line with company pricing strategy.
• Collaborate with internal departments including technical, drawing, and factory teams.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and follow-up.
• Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Provide regular market intelligence and competitor insights to management.