Sales Consultant - General

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  Sales Consultant – Facilities Services (Cleaning, Security, Pest Control & Hygiene)
Location: Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape 
Industry: Facilities Management / Integrated Services
Type:  Full-Time      / Environment: Fast Passed, client and sales driven environment.


About the Role
Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Consultant – General to grow their footprint within the facilities and services sector, focusing on Cleaning, Security, Pest Control, and Hygiene solutions. This role is suited to a confident “hunter” who thrives on business development, enjoys client engagement, and can sell integrated service solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, retail, and hospitality environments. (Valid License and own vehicle mandatory)

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

• Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within the facilities management sector.
• Promote and sell an integrated suite of services, including:
• Cleaning services (commercial, industrial, specialized cleaning)
• Security solutions (guarding, monitoring, access control, alarm systems)
• Pest control services (integrated pest management solutions)
• Hygiene solutions (washroom services, consumables, sanitation, waste-related hygiene)
• Conduct site visits, client needs analyses, and solution assessments.
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals, and service-level agreements.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract conclusion and handover.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to drive retention and contract growth.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports.
• Collaborate closely with operations and technical teams to ensure service feasibility and delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and provide feedback to management.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and industry engagements as required.

• Minimum 2–5 years’ proven sales experience within facilities services, including exposure to cleaning, security, hygiene, or pest control (highly advantageous).
• Strong business development and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (MANDATORY).
• Willingness to travel locally for client visits.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven with a structured sales approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Clear criminal record (MANDATORY).

• Basic salary of R20 000 CTC per month.
• Commission structure negotiable, based on experience and performance.
• Opportunity to sell multiple service lines and build a strong recurring client portfolio.
• Support from an established operations and management team.
• Career growth within a stable and expanding facilities services environment.

• Valid license and own vehicle (mandatory)
• This role is based in Port Elizabeth with regular travel to client sites.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required depending on client engagements.
• Pre-employment checks will apply.
• This position reports directly to the Sales Manager.