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External Sales Representative (Spares Shops) (JB6291)
External Sales Representative (Spares Shops) (JB6291)
East and West Rand, Gauteng
R25 000 to R35 000 per month basic + Travel allowance of approximately R6 000 to R7 500 per month, commission, provident fund, funeral cover, company cellphone and tablet
Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period
An established supplier and distributor of premium oils, lubricants, greases and related products requires an experienced External Sales Representative to grow its retail customer base across Gauteng. Representing leading product ranges, including Shell and Valvoline, the successful candidate will sell directly to large and independent spares shops, manage an allocated customer base and secure new business through structured, face-to-face customer visits. This is a field-based position suited to a driven sales professional who understands automotive lubricant applications and enjoys being on the road.
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
Willing and able to travel throughout the allocated Gauteng territory daily
Able to attend sales meetings at the Vereeniging office approximately every two weeks
At least two years’ external sales experience
Direct experience selling to spares shops is essential
Experience selling automotive oils, lubricants, vehicle parts or closely related products to spares shops
Sound knowledge of automotive lubricants, greases and their applications
Established understanding of the vehicle and transport aftermarket
Proven ability to develop new business while managing and growing existing accounts
Strong hunter-sales mentality with effective account-management skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently without micromanagement
Strong selling, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills
Good planning, route-management and organisational abilities
Computer literate and comfortable using a company-provided cellphone and tablet for reporting and administration
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commercially aware, analytical and attentive to detail
Career stability and a genuine interest in long-term employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and grow an allocated portfolio of large and independent spares shops
Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective spares-shop customers
Conduct scheduled face-to-face customer visits across the East Rand, West Rand and other allocated Gauteng areas
Maintain an efficient sales route, calling cycle and appointment schedule
Promote and sell Shell, Valvoline and other represented oils, lubricants and related products
Provide customers with accurate product information and application guidance
Identify opportunities to increase product listings, order volumes and market penetration
Achieve agreed sales, gross-profit and new-business targets
Maintain regular contact with existing customers and encourage repeat orders
Discuss promotions, focus products, pricing, stock availability, packaging and new product opportunities with customers
Identify customers with declining or low sales and implement corrective sales activity
Negotiate commercially sound agreements and close profitable sales
Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, recommending solutions and providing accurate feedback
Develop suitable promotional and advertising opportunities that deliver an acceptable return on investment
Maintain accurate customer, sales, visit and pipeline information
Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management
Work closely with Marketing, Operations and Finance to support customer service and sales growth
Maintain all company-issued equipment and assets in accordance with company policy
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
East and West Rand, Gauteng
R25 000 to R35 000 per month basic + Travel allowance of approximately R6 000 to R7 500 per month, commission, provident fund, funeral cover, company cellphone and tablet
Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period
An established supplier and distributor of premium oils, lubricants, greases and related products requires an experienced External Sales Representative to grow its retail customer base across Gauteng. Representing leading product ranges, including Shell and Valvoline, the successful candidate will sell directly to large and independent spares shops, manage an allocated customer base and secure new business through structured, face-to-face customer visits. This is a field-based position suited to a driven sales professional who understands automotive lubricant applications and enjoys being on the road.
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
Willing and able to travel throughout the allocated Gauteng territory daily
Able to attend sales meetings at the Vereeniging office approximately every two weeks
At least two years’ external sales experience
Direct experience selling to spares shops is essential
Experience selling automotive oils, lubricants, vehicle parts or closely related products to spares shops
Sound knowledge of automotive lubricants, greases and their applications
Established understanding of the vehicle and transport aftermarket
Proven ability to develop new business while managing and growing existing accounts
Strong hunter-sales mentality with effective account-management skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently without micromanagement
Strong selling, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills
Good planning, route-management and organisational abilities
Computer literate and comfortable using a company-provided cellphone and tablet for reporting and administration
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commercially aware, analytical and attentive to detail
Career stability and a genuine interest in long-term employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and grow an allocated portfolio of large and independent spares shops
Develop new business by identifying and approaching prospective spares-shop customers
Conduct scheduled face-to-face customer visits across the East Rand, West Rand and other allocated Gauteng areas
Maintain an efficient sales route, calling cycle and appointment schedule
Promote and sell Shell, Valvoline and other represented oils, lubricants and related products
Provide customers with accurate product information and application guidance
Identify opportunities to increase product listings, order volumes and market penetration
Achieve agreed sales, gross-profit and new-business targets
Maintain regular contact with existing customers and encourage repeat orders
Discuss promotions, focus products, pricing, stock availability, packaging and new product opportunities with customers
Identify customers with declining or low sales and implement corrective sales activity
Negotiate commercially sound agreements and close profitable sales
Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, recommending solutions and providing accurate feedback
Develop suitable promotional and advertising opportunities that deliver an acceptable return on investment
Maintain accurate customer, sales, visit and pipeline information
Provide regular sales reports and feedback to management
Work closely with Marketing, Operations and Finance to support customer service and sales growth
Maintain all company-issued equipment and assets in accordance with company policy
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.