Durban Foam Tech Sales Specialist (On-Site Travel)

Kontak Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 289,000 - 347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund

Medical Aid

Growth within established company

Exposure to industrial products and应用

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Durban to grow sales, develop new business and manage existing customer relationships. You will work with industrial and commercial customers to assess requirements, recommend foam products and provide quotations.

The role involves collaboration with internal teams to ensure orders meet specifications and are delivered on time. A solid sales background, commercial awareness and interest in technical products are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• At least two years’ sales experience in technical/industrial environment.
• Experience in B2B sales and managing customer accounts.
• Track record of meeting sales targets and building relationships.
• Experience preparing quotations and understanding customer specifications.
• Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Business or related field is advantageous.
• Experience with foam products, technical drawings or ERP/CRM like Syspro is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing customer accounts.
• Conduct customer visits, present products and work toward sales targets.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate pricing within approved limits.
• Understand customer applications and recommend suitable foam products.
• Develop product knowledge on foam properties and capabilities.
• Liaise with technical and production teams on customised orders.
• Build relationships with buyers, engineers and production teams.
• Coordinate with production, planning, quality and dispatch for on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer records, quotations and CRM data.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify market opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

B2B sales

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Business

Tools

Syspro ERP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Durban to grow sales, develop new business and manage existing customer relationships. You will work with industrial and commercial customers to assess requirements, recommend foam products and provide quotations.

The role involves collaboration with internal teams to ensure orders meet specifications and are delivered on time. A solid sales background, commercial awareness and interest in technical products are essential.