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

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 youre 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 were 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 Youll Be Doing
Youll be the face of our brandbuilding 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 frequentlylocally and internationallyto 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 wont just be selling productsyoull 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 youre ambitious, multilingual, and ready to make an impact, we want to meet you.