External Sales Support - Dielsel Engines and spareparts - Steelpoort

Progressive International - Global Recruitment #miningjobs #engineeringjobs #Remotejobs #financejobs; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an External Sales Support Specialist for its Steelpoort branch in Limpopo. This role involves engaging with customers in the mining and industrial sectors to boost sales of engines, parts, and services. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of sales experience, strong knowledge of diesel engines, and excellent communication skills. This position requires regular site visits and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sales experience in mining, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and their applications in industries.
• Proven ability to negotiate, close deals, and achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of engines, parts, and field services by engaging directly with customers.
• Visit customer sites regularly to develop strong relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert them into successful sales.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, tenders, and proposals.
• Act as the link between customers and service/technical teams.
• Submit weekly reports on sales activities and market insights.

Skills

Understanding of diesel engines

Customer service oriented

Technical sales

OEM

Solutions driven

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a driven External Sales Support Specialist to join our Steelpoort branch. In this role, you\'ll be the face of the branch on customer sites building strong relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales of engines, parts, and services across the mining and industrial sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional with technical insight to make a real impact in a growing market.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of engines, parts, and field services by engaging directly with customers in mining and related industries.
• Visit customer sites regularly (minimum 8 visits per week) to develop strong relationships and provide tailored solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities, generate qualified leads, and convert them into successful sales.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, tenders, and proposals in collaboration with internal teams.
• Act as the link between customers and service/technical teams, ensuring smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Submit weekly reports on sales activities, pipeline development, and market insights.

What we\'re looking for / Qualifications

• Matric
• 2–3 years of sales experience, ideally in mining, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and their applications in industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, or power generation.
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into customer-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to negotiate, close deals, and achieve sales targets.
• Valid driver\'s license (essential).

Desired Skills

• Understanding of diesel engines
• Customer service oriented
• Technical sales
• OEM
• Solutions driven