Plyboard / Wood / Lamination Sales Consultant

SUMMARY:
Is closing sales in the plywood sector your expertise? 

Our client, a specialist in high quality wood products, requires strong knowledge in the timber, machinery, and consumables sector.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, or relevant qualification
• Own vehicle and valid drivers license
• Proven experience in outbound sales, ideally within the sheet timber supplies, machinery or manufacturing industries
• Strong technical knowledge of wood types, applications and processing
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work independently
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Background in Industrial Sales, Wood Technology, Manufacturing or related fields
• Knowledge of the footwear manufacturing process and machinery is an advantage

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers in the footwear, furniture and timber-related sectors
• Achieve agreed sales targets
• Promote and sell sheet timber supplies
• Identify new business opportunities and grow the company’s customer base
• Conduct regular site and customer visits
• Provide technical advice and product recommendations based on customer needs
• Prepare quotations, follow up on leads and negotiate sales terms
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity and product developments
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery