Power Tool Sales Specialist Cape Town Area

SUMMARY:
Are you young, driven, bursting with energy, and love bringing bold ideas to life with your own two hands? Do you dream of making the world your playground and showing off what you’ve built? If you just shouted ‘yes!’ — then you might be our next game-changer. Let’s build something incredible together!

Our client is seeking a results-driven professional - Power Tool Sales Executive with strong commercial acumen and a passion for premium products. You should be able to build lasting relationships with end-users, anticipate market shifts, and craft effective sales strategies. The role requires someone who can deliver impactful demonstrations & training, inspire customer confidence, maximize customer experience and collaborate across teams to drive sales while protecting their brand’s reputation for excellence. 

If you’re ready to take a leading role in a world-class brand, this is your opportunity!

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS
- A tertiary qualification in business administration, sales, marketing, communications, business management or a related field (preferred).
- Brand/product knowledge is a great advantage.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel.
OTHER
- Travel nationally and internationally with overnight stays.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid passport.

SKILLS - ATTRIBUTES
- Several years’ experience in field sales of power tool products and applications requiring explanation to the trade.
- High-level sales negotiation skills & confidence to close deals.
- Strong retail relationships.
- Think strategically.
- Committed and reliable with a confident demeanour.
- Determination and perseverance.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate your skills: working with wood and power tools – Essential requirement.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A POWER TOOL SALES SPECIALIST…
- Consistently achieve and sustain both company-defined and self-driven sales targets.
- Proactively drive sales to targeted trade partners.
- Plan, implement, and maintain both standardised and tailored POS initiatives, including premium product presentation systems.
- Develop, present, and execute impactful sales promotions, while engaging directly with trade partners and their customers.
- Deliver professional product demonstrations and training sessions, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of system products.
- Strategically acquire new Trade Partners through proactive prospecting and cold calling.
- Collect, analyse, and apply territory data to maximise market potential.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across sales, training, and marketing to align and drive market development efforts.
- Represent our brands at regional and national events, including trade fairs, roadshows, and in-house exhibitions.

REMUNERATION
Gross package:
- Basic salary (cash): R5 659.60 p/m;
- Commission: R16 000 - R21 000 p/m (Based on current sales in the region);
- Incentive: R1 500 p/m when target is reached;
- Medical aid: 50% Company contribution for employee, spouse, + children (optional after 3 months) – Any plan of Medihelp & Discovery;
- Provident fund: R987 p/m Company contribution (optional for employee to add additional funds);
- Other benefits: Life, disability & funeral cover – Momentum Insurance;
- Healthy Company benefits: Emotional, financial, physical wellbeing & legal support - Discovery Health;
- Company laptop & data, cellphone, vehicle (fringe benefit tax applies for the personal use of the vehicle. Excludes private fuel; - Includes maintenance, services, tolls).

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