Field Technical Sales Rep for Access Control

University of Fort Hare

Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an energetic External Sales Person to expand the regional customer base and maintain strong relationships with customers and distributors. The role focuses on presenting technical access-control solutions, training clients, and driving new business development in a dynamic technical sales environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in technical sales, strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate complex product details.

Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12 is required.
Basic knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical equipment.
1–2 years’ experience in a technical sales environment.
Proven sales experience with a strong focus on customer service and relationship management.
Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
Computer literate, particularly in MS Office.
Exposure to a recognised ERP system.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand and communicate technical products and solutions.
Ability and confidence to conduct customer and product training.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with existing customers, distributors and installers.
Conduct regular customer and distributor visits to ensure excellent service levels and identify further business opportunities.
Conduct distributor audits and ensure products, displays, brochures and promotional material are accurately represented.
Identify commercial sites and arrange meetings with relevant decision-makers.
Present and promote technical access-control solutions to new and existing clients.
Drive new business development and actively research and generate leads for new customers.
Work towards and contribute to achieving monthly branch sales targets.
Develop and implement distributor and area sales strategies to support business growth.
Provide structured and detailed customer visit and call reports to the Branch Manager.
Plan, coordinate and deliver product presentations and customer training sessions.
Remain up to date with new and existing products, industry developments and competitor activity.
Provide market intelligence and feedback relating to competitors, pricing, new products and marketing opportunities.