Field Tech Sales: VFDs & PLCs in Industrial Automation

Technical Placements Ltd

Pinetown

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Zohorecruit is representing an Industrial Automation client in the Pinetown area seeking a Technical Sales Representative. The role focuses on growing VFD and PLC sales, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining relationships with existing VSD/PLC customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience with VFDs/PLCs, a reliable vehicle for local travel, and familiarity with CRM systems and MS Office tools. The role requires independent work and the ability to travel locally in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

  • Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and PLCs is advantageous.
  • Own vehicle required.
  • Ability to travel locally and work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Make sales calls with other reps or directly to accounts to meet sales goals.
  • Develop business for VFDs and PLCs in the region through prospecting and marketing activities.
  • Follow up on quotes and provide feedback to management.
  • Grow the sales pipeline to meet targets.
  • Provide sales reports monthly on progress and targets.

Skills

CRM knowledge
Sales driven
Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Modbus
Communication Protocols
Windows OS

Job description

Zohorecruit is representing an Industrial Automation client in the Pinetown area seeking a Technical Sales Representative. The role focuses on growing VFD and PLC sales, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining relationships with existing VSD/PLC customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience with VFDs/PLCs, a reliable vehicle for local travel, and familiarity with CRM systems and MS Office tools. The role requires independent work and the ability to travel locally in KwaZulu-Natal.

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