Senior Sales Representative Jobs in Cape Town

A Senior Sales Representative is wanted in Cape Town for a permanent role with a client in Ndabeni, advertised through Status Staffing. The role sits in painting and waterproofing sales, where you will win new project work, look after key accounts and help hand signed projects over to the delivery teams.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through Status Staffing, a Western Cape-based recruitment agency. Its client, based in Ndabeni, Cape Town, works in painting and waterproofing and is looking for a highly motivated senior salesperson to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will need at least five years of sales experience in a related industry and will spend much of the working week out with clients, on site visits and building relationships with decision-makers.

Role details and duties

• Identify, research and target high-value clients and projects in the commercial, industrial and government sectors.
• Carry out market research to spot opportunities and track industry trends and competitor activity.
• Develop and carry out sales and territory plans to meet or exceed targets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers to secure project opportunities.
• Meet clients to understand their requirements, technical challenges and long-term needs, and position suitable solutions.
• Work with estimating and technical teams to develop cost-effective proposals and specifications.
• Present solutions, negotiate pricing and terms, and secure projects.
• Keep an accurate sales pipeline in the CRM system and provide regular forecasts.
• Make sure contracts, specifications and expectations are clearly communicated when a project is handed over.
• Maintain strong account relationships so clients are satisfied and come back with repeat business.
• Prepare and present proposals, negotiate contracts and maintain client relationships.
• Find new opportunities across the residential, commercial and property sectors.
• Use good prospecting, technical selling and negotiation practices, and research prospective clients such as property managers, corporate clients and building owners.
• Suggest improvements to sales processes and lead generation, and work with marketing on sales materials and with operations so service delivery matches what was sold.
• Keep client databases and sales records up to date, and follow up on leads, enquiries and submitted quotations.
• Attend site visits to assess project scope and requirements, help prepare quotations and proposals, and keep clients updated on enquiries and project progress.
• Coordinate between sales and operations so project execution stays aligned, and make sure signed quotations and project details are properly handed over.
• Learn the technical side of painting, coatings and waterproofing, take part in training and mentorship programmes, and help improve internal processes and systems.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. The role is permanent and is advertised as starting as soon as possible.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in an industry-related field.
• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up effectively.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the industry.
• A valid driver’s licence, essential for site and client visits.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems; any CRM platform is acceptable.
• A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job. The source listing states that applications close on 27 November 2026. Please note the salary information below: the listing header shows Market Related, while the advert text states a basic salary of R25,000 negotiable based on experience. This post uses the advert-text figure, so please confirm the full package in the original advert before applying.

Practical tips

• Lead with your five-plus years of industry-related sales experience and name the sectors and project sizes you have sold into.
• Show evidence of winning commercial, industrial or government project work, not just retail sales.
• Highlight your CRM discipline, pipeline accuracy and forecasting, since the role depends on them.
• Mention your site-visit experience and your valid driver’s licence, both of which the advert calls essential.
• Show willingness to learn painting, coatings and waterproofing technically, even if your background is in another related industry.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The role is advertised through Status Staffing, so expect the agency to screen applications on behalf of the client. The advert notes that if you do not hear back within 10 working days, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Details, including the closing date, may change, so always confirm them in the original advert before applying.

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