What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative (External) - BUCO Worcester position at The Building Company?
The Building Company
2026/06/02 Worcester
Job Reference Number: 701121900110
Department: BUCO
Business Unit
Industry: Sales
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
We are looking for a high-performing External Sales Representative with a strong sales mindset and a passion for trading and closing deals. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving bulk sales, securing new business, and growing relationships with contractors, developers, and trade customers within the building materials and hardware industry.
Job Description
2026/06/02 Worcester
Job Reference Number: 701121900110
Department: BUCO
Business Unit
Industry: Sales
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
We are looking for a high-performing External Sales Representative with a strong sales mindset and a passion for trading and closing deals. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving bulk sales, securing new business, and growing relationships with contractors, developers, and trade customers within the building materials and hardware industry.
Job Description
- Strong new business development ability (comfortable with cold calling and prospecting)
- Consistent achievement of sales and gross profit targets
- Excellent relationship-building with contractors, developers, and key accounts
- Strong follow-up discipline on quotes, orders, and customer requests
- High level of resilience and persistence in a target-driven environment
- Solid negotiation and closing ability
- Strong field presence with disciplined call cycles and customer visits
- Good understanding of products, applications, and customer requirements
- Strong organisational skills and time management in managing territory
- Professional communication and ability to build trust quickly
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum 3 years’ external sales experience, preferably in building materials, hardware, construction, or related industries
- Valid driver’s license