EXPORT TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - VALVES/MINING EQUIPMENT(EDENVALE, GAUTENG)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Export Technical Sales Representative to enhance sales in the mining sector across French-speaking African markets. This position demands strategic client engagement and a solid technical background in industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sales experience, ideally in mining, and be proficient in problem-solving and communication. Knowledge of French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in mining or technical industries.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Experience in selling valves or similar industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and grow presence in the mining sector.
• Identify and engage potential clients.
• Present tailored solutions to meet client needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial understanding

French-speaking

Job description

Overview

EXPORT TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - VALVES/MINING EQUIPMENT(EDENVALE, GAUTENG)

2025-09-18 - 2025-10-18

Permanent

NEL012358

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

We are seeking a Export technical sales representative to actively drive sales and grow our presence in the mining sector across French-speaking African markets. This role requires a proactive, strategic approach to identify and engage potential clients, understand their challenges, and present tailored solutions that deliver real business value.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of sales experience, ideally within mining or technical industries, with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Technical knowledge in business or engineering; experience selling valves, actuators, or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong research and problem-solving capabilities to tailor solutions to client needs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive and highly organized, able to manage the sales process end-to-end.
• Business-savvy, understanding financial impacts and value creation.
• French-speaking is an advantage.

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