External Sales Consultant (Paint & Coatings)

Recruiter:

Elchemie

Job Ref:

JHB000077/SvdM

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: External Sales Consultant (Paint and Coatings)
Location: East Rand Gauteng
Industry: Paint/Coatings Manufacturing
Type: Permanent /Environment: Field, Client site and Office and trade counter environment within a manufacturing site.

About the Role
The External Sales Consultant is responsible for developing new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and generating sales by meeting customers in the field.

POSITION INFO:

What you’ll be doing

New Business Development
Client visits
Relationship Management
Sales presentations and quotations
Achieving sales targets
Negotiations
Order management
Market research
Lead generation and follow up
Technical/product support
Relative required administration duties

What you’ll need

Matric / Grade 12; relevant sales or business administration qualification advantageous
2–5 years’ external sales, in paint/coatings a must have
Experience processing orders on an ERP system; SAP Business One advantageous
Fluent, professional English on the phone and in writing; additional South African languages advantageous.
Product knowledge of paints and coatings
Accuracy under pressure
Microsoft Excel and Outlook proficiency
Customer-first temperament
Direct, clear communication
Integrity and confidentiality

What is in it for you?

Market related remuneration with reputable paint and coatings manufacturing company

A Few Things to Know

Field and client visit and Office and trade counter environment within a manufacturing site.
Standard hours Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30.
Occasional overtime at month-end or during peak demand, included in the cost-to-company package
Predominantly client facing occasional assistance in the dispatch area.

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