Sales Executive (Technical Equipment)

Lotus Hr And Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established packaging and industrial print company is seeking an experienced Sales Executive. The role involves extensive travel, managing the sales process, and requires strong technical knowledge in printing solutions and labeling machinery. Ideal candidates should have a proven sales background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cold calling and business development.
• Proven background in Technical Sales managing full sales process.

Responsibilities

• Extensive travel to canvass new clients and attend industry events.
• Building profitable relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Communication

Business Development

Sales

Education

Matric qualification

Tools

Networking Systems

Print Inks

Job description

Our client, a well-established and reputable packaging and industrial print company, seeks to employ an experienced, target-driven, and well-presented Sales Executive. The ideal candidate will have gained 5+ years of experience in cold calling, business development, and sales of printing solutions, industrial labelling, and/or industrial barcoding application equipment.

This role requires extensive travel across the region to canvass prospective new clients, attend trade shows, expos, and related industry events.

Key Requirements for Consideration

1. Education: Matric qualification.
2. Experience: Proven background in Technical Sales, managing the full sales process—from identifying new clients and developing business relationships to concluding sales, prospecting, cold calling, following up on leads, and building profitable relationships with existing and prospective clients.
3. Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of print, barcoding, and labeling machinery, networking systems, and print inks/applications.
4. Administrative Skills: Ability to analyze costing requirements, calculate costings, estimations, and draft quotes.
5. Communication Skills: Fluent in English and Afrikaans, with effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in drafting and presenting to executives and decision-makers.
6. Mobility: Willing and able to travel nationally, with a valid, unendorsed driver's license.
7. Other Requirements: Clear credit and criminal record, contactable references (verification will be conducted).

Due to high application volumes, only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days, your application has been unsuccessful.