A leader in the reinforcing and mesh industry is seeking an experienced External Sales Rep who is fluent in Mandarin and English to join the JHB team. Must have own reliable vehicle for travelling purposes. Fluent in English and Mandarin – Mandatory, Non?Negotiable Are you a powerhouse sales professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new markets, and closing high?value deals? Do you have the confidence to walk onto a construction site one day and into a boardroom the next? If you’re fluent in both English and Mandarin and ready to take your career global, this is your opportunity. We are a leading provider of reinforcing and mesh solutions, and we’re looking for a driven External Sales Representative to accelerate our growth across local and international markets. This is a role for a self?starter who loves travel, embraces challenge, and knows how to turn opportunities into revenue. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be the face of our brand—building trust, driving sales, and expanding our footprint. Your responsibilities include: Business Development & Lead Generation • Identify and target new clients and business opportunities within assigned territories • Cold call, email, network, and prospect to build a strong pipeline • Conduct market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activity Client Engagement & Solution Selling • Present reinforcing and mesh solutions through in?person meetings, calls, and virtual presentations • Understand client requirements and deliver tailored, value?driven proposals • Demonstrate product benefits with confidence and technical insight • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts in line with company policies • Close deals and ensure smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction Relationship Management • Build and maintain long?term client relationships • Act as the primary point of contact for client issues and support • Upsell and cross?sell to maximize revenue • Follow up consistently to ensure retention and repeat business Performance & Reporting • Meet and exceed sales targets, KPI’s, and quotas • Track sales activities, client interactions, and market insights • Maintain accurate CRM records • Provide regular feedback to internal teams to improve products and strategies Collaboration & Growth • Work closely with sales, marketing, customer service, and product teams • Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and product briefings • Travel frequently—locally and internationally—to meet clients and attend industry events What You Bring • Fluency in English and Mandarin (mandatory, non?negotiable) • 5 years’ experience in external sales, business development, or a similar role • Proven track record of hitting targets and generating new business • Strong prospecting, cold calling, and lead?generation skills • Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and closing abilities • Ability to identify client needs and tailor solutions effectively • Experience handling objections and navigating complex sales cycles • Exceptional communication and presentation skills • Strong relationship?building abilities across all levels • Highly organized with strong time?management and multitasking skills • Self?motivated, proactive, and able to work independently • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Understanding of sales analytics and performance tracking • Industry knowledge in construction, reinforcing, mesh, manufacturing, or related sectors • Willingness to travel frequently and work in a target?driven environment • Strong problem?solving skills and a customer?first mindset Why This Role Matters You won’t just be selling products—you’ll be shaping the future of infrastructure, construction, and development. Your work will directly influence our growth, our market presence, and the strength of our client partnerships. If you’re ambitious, multilingual, and ready to make an impact, we want to meet you.
