Technical Sales Representativ
Engineering ~ Mining/Minerals/Metals ~ Manufacturing
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
Seize the opportunity to spearhead sales activities within an innovative engineering and manufacturing company. Seeking an adept Technical Sales Representative to oversee an array of accounts and uncover and nurture new clientele in their designated territory. This role combines meticulous coordination across manufacturing, administrative, and logistical fronts, aiming to amplify sales and refine margins.
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 certificate or a National Technical Certificate N3 (Technical).
- Possession of an Engineering Trade Test to understand technical products but not essential
- Technical aptitude is more important for this role than a qualification.
Experience
- Minimum of three years in an external sales representative role.
- A solid mechanical foundation with 5-10 years of relevant experience
- Acumen in both direct and distributor sales, with a deep understanding of industrial products
- Technical/engineering/mining/manufacturing environment background experience and be hungry for business
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service to assigned accounts.
- Provide expert engineering support for product inquiries.
- Lead the sales and service efforts for designated products.
- Foster and expand customer relationships while securing new orders.
- Cultivate positive client relationships at all levels.
- Negotiate long-term supply contracts and partnerships.
- Guide the Finance Director/Sales Manager on sales objectives, striving to augment both the order book and sales volume with existing and prospective clients.
- Be part of our ambitious growth trajectory and harness your sales expertise to drive transformative results