Sales Representative

Recruiter:

Riseup Management

Job Ref:

DBN000089/Melo

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading client in the glass industry based in Springfield, Durban is seeking for a Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong customer relationships within the glass and aluminium market. This role focuses on servicing existing clients, generating new business, preparing accurate quotations, and achieving agreed sales targets for the Durban branch.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

Actively source and develop new business within the glass and aluminium industry
Maintain and grow relationships with contractors, developers, architects, and walk-in customers
Promote and sell glass products in line with company pricing and margin requirements
Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets

Customer Service

Provide professional advice on glass products, specifications, and applications
Attend to customer enquiries, walk-ins, and site-related queries promptly
Resolve customer complaints effectively and escalate where necessary

Quotations & Orders

Prepare accurate quotations based on customer specifications
Follow up on quotations to secure orders
Ensure all sales orders are correctly captured and processed
Liaise with production, dispatch, and installation teams to ensure timely delivery

Market & Industry Knowledge

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of glass products, industry trends, and competitor activity
Identify opportunities to improve product offerings and sales processes

Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate sales records and customer information
Submit regular sales reports to management
Ensure compliance with company policies and pricing structures

Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all health and safety regulations
Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) – Essential
Sales or business-related qualification
Minimum 2–3 years’ sales experience
Experience within the glass, aluminium or construction industry is essential
Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong communication and negotiation skills
Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building ability
Good understanding of glass products and measurements
Ability to read basic drawings and specifications
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team.

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