Johannesburg: Fluent Mandarin speaking – External Sales Rep (Reinforcing Steel / Construction) posted by Isilumko Staffing

About the Role

Isilumko Staffing is seeking a driven External Sales Representative fluent in Mandarin and English to join our Johannesburg team. As a leader in the reinforcing and mesh industry, we are looking for a powerhouse sales professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new markets, and closing high-value deals.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 with Chinese clientele
• 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

Qualifications

• None mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not mentioned in the original job description.