Junior Electrical Sales Technician

Helderberg Personnel; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking a technically minded sales professional with a strong electrical background to build relationships with industrial clients and contractors. You will advise on applications, promote electrical equipment, and conduct site visits to identify opportunities.

Structured training and career growth are offered within a reputable industry specialist. Ideal candidates hold a National Electrical Engineering certificate, have good communication skills, and are self-motivated

Qualifications

• National Electrical Engineering certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Sound understanding of electrical equipment and industrial applications.
• Practical electrical experience is advantageous.
• Technical sales experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel locally to visit customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with industrial clients, electrical contractors and maintenance departments.
• Advise customers on electrical products, applications and suitable technical solutions.
• Promote and sell industrial electrical equipment, enclosures, distribution and motor‑control products.
• Conduct client visits and identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on customer enquiries.
• Provide product information and technical support.
• Work closely with internal technical and sales teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

National Electrical Engineering certificate

Job description

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, solving technical problems and applying their electrical knowledge in a customer-focused environment. Training will be provided in a structured environment, to ensure growth and product knowledge.

Duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with industrial clients, electrical contractors and maintenance departments.
• Advising customers on electrical products, applications and suitable technical solutions.
• Promoting and selling industrial electrical equipment, enclosures, distribution and motor‑control products.
• Conducting client visits and identifying new business opportunities.
• Preparing quotations and following up on customer enquiries.
• Providing product information and technical support.
• Working closely with internal technical and sales teams.

Requirements:

• National Electrical Engineering certificate, qualified Electrician or relevant electrical technical qualification.
• Sound understanding of electrical equipment and industrial applications.
• Practical electrical experience will be advantageous.
• Previous technical sales experience will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel locally to visit customers.

What makes this opportunity attractive?

You will receive comprehensive product training and have the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established industry specialist. The company values technical ability, initiative and a willingness to learn, offering excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Technically qualified candidates without previous sales experience are encouraged to apply.