Voltex (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications from motivated and customer-focused professionals for the position of External Sales Representative at its Welkom branch in the Free State. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in electrical sales who are passionate about building strong client relationships and driving business growth.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Branch Manager and will play an important role in expanding the company’s customer base while maintaining excellent service to existing clients. If you have a strong sales background, enjoy working with people, and have knowledge of the electrical industry, this position could be the next step in your career.
Position Details
- Job Title: External Sales Representative
- Company: Voltex (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Welkom, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Reporting To: Branch Manager
About the Role
As an External Sales Representative, your main responsibility will be to identify new business opportunities while maintaining long-term relationships with existing customers. You will work closely with clients to understand their requirements and recommend suitable electrical products and solutions that meet their business needs.
The position requires regular interaction with customers, industry professionals, engineering consultants, and project stakeholders. Success in this role depends on your ability to build trust, deliver excellent customer service, and achieve agreed sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for a variety of sales and customer service activities, including:
- Managing and servicing an existing customer portfolio within the assigned sales area.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities to grow revenue.
- Building and maintaining a detailed customer database.
- Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable product solutions.
- Preparing and delivering professional sales presentations.
- Conducting customer product demonstrations and training sessions where required.
- Attending customer meetings and project discussions.
- Monitoring market trends and reporting competitor activities.
- Preparing monthly sales reports, reviews, and sales forecasts.
- Promoting the company’s complete product range to customers.
- Developing strong relationships with engineers, consultants, specifiers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Ensuring customers receive outstanding service throughout the sales process.
- Completing additional duties assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) is compulsory.
- A valid driver’s licence is essential.
- A minimum of three to four years’ experience in electrical sales.
- Good understanding of the electrical industry and its products.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Experience working with the K8 system will be an added advantage.
- A technical qualification in an electrical-related field will be beneficial but is not compulsory.
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to build lasting business relationships.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
- Confidence when presenting products and solutions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to meet sales targets and deadlines.
Employee Benefits
Voltex offers employees a supportive working environment together with competitive employment benefits, including:
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Retirement fund.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities.
- Professional training and career growth.
- Exposure to diverse responsibilities within a respected organisation.
Why Join Voltex?
Voltex is recognised within the electrical industry for delivering quality products and reliable customer service. Joining the company provides an opportunity to work with experienced professionals while developing your sales career in a dynamic and customer-driven environment. Employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge through continuous learning and professional development.
If you enjoy working with customers, have a passion for sales, and possess experience within the electrical industry, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established organisation while advancing your career.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their application through Voltex’s official careers platform before the advertised position closes. Ensure that your CV is updated and includes your relevant sales experience, qualifications, driver’s licence, and any electrical industry experience that supports your application.
Only shortlisted candidates are likely to be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.