Sales Executive – Western Cape at Status Staffing

• We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dynamic Sales Executive to join their team in the Western Cape. This role offers a blend of office-based work, on-the-road client visits, and remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of sales experience—preferably in textiles, fashion, or garment manufacturing—be fully bilingual and have their own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong self-discipline, effective time management, and a true hunter mentality, confidently pursuing leads and closing deals. If you are a motivated sales professional ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in textiles and garment manufacturing
• Fully bilingual (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Grade 12 qualification
• Own reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong people skills
• Positive outlook and professional attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle stress effectively
• Self-discipline and strong time management abilities
• Proactive in chasing leads and confident in closing deals

DUTIES:

• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Liaise with customers telephonically and via email regarding new orders, outstanding orders, and stock availability.
• Provide excellent customer service and accurate product information.
• Prepare quotations and pro-forma invoices.
• Process orders for account customers and COD customers.
• Ensure account customers have sufficient credit available for their orders.
• Ensure full payment has been received from COD customers prior to placing orders
• Process delivery notes.
• Follow up with customers who haven’t purchased in a while.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks.