Junior Sales Executive

Anacin Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Junior Sales Person in Johannesburg to support and grow sales of aluminium profiles and accessories. This entry-level role involves lead generation, customer relationship building, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates are energetic, eager to learn, and possess strong communication skills. A valid driver's license and Grade 12 are mandatory. Market-related salary ranges from R15000 to R25000 per month with potential bonuses.

Benefits

Commission or performance bonus structure

Training on item® product systems

Fuel/transport allowance if field visits are required

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for someone eager to learn and develop sales skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering systems is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell item® products to new customers.
• Maintain customer information and assist with upselling opportunities.
• Provide technical support and work closely with the engineering department.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation ability

Confidence in customer interaction

Good negotiation and follow-up ability

Basic understanding of mechanical components

High accuracy in quotations and order entry

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Matric / Grade 12

N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CRM familiarity

Job description

Junior Sales Person – item® Aluminium Profiles & Accessories (Catalogue Sales)

Location: Johannesburg

Department: Sales

Reporting to: Sales Manager / Business Development Manager

Industry: Engineering, Mechanical Components, Industrial Automation, Aluminium Profile Systems

1. Role Purpose

The Junior Sales Person will be responsible for supporting and growing sales of item® aluminium profiles, modular framing components, and mechanical accessories through catalogue-based selling. The role focuses on lead generation, customer relationship building, quoting, product recommendations, and supporting senior sales staff with technical and administrative tasks. This is an entry-level position suited to someone with strong commercial drive, a willingness to learn technical products, and enthusiasm for working in the engineering and automation sector.

2. Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Promote and sell item® aluminium profiles, fasteners, linear components, and accessories from the company catalogue.
• Research and identify new customers in manufacturing, automation, packaging, materials handling, and engineering sectors.
• Conduct outbound calls, respond to inbound enquiries, and support walk-in clients.
• Maintain and update customer information on CRM systems.
• Prepare and deliver quick, accurate, catalogue-based quotations.
• Follow up consistently to convert leads into sales.
• Assist senior sales team with upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Technical & Product Support

• Develop strong foundational knowledge of item® profiles, T-slot systems, accessories, linear motion elements, and assembly options.
• Provide basic technical advice to customers (training provided).
• Interpret customer sketches, basic dimensions, or application needs to recommend suitable components.
• Work closely with the engineering/design department on custom assemblies, cutting lists, and BOM preparation.

Sales Administration

• Assist with order processing, documentation, and confirmation.
• Track delivery schedules and communicate updates to clients.
• Maintain catalogue stock, sample kits, showroom displays, and demo components.
• Support trade shows, product demonstrations, and marketing events.

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with procurement teams, technicians, small fabricators, automation builders, and project buyers.
• Ensure excellent after-sales service and customer satisfaction.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Sales revenue growth (monthly and quarterly).
• Lead generation activity (calls, visits, CRM entries).
• Quote turnaround time and accuracy.
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business rate.
• Product knowledge improvement and technical proficiency milestones.

4. Required Qualifications

Minimum

• Matric / Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (advantage).
• Any sales, customer service, or technical product training.

5. Skills & Competencies

Technical Aptitude

• Basic understanding of mechanical components, aluminium profiles, or interest in engineering systems.
• Ability to read simple drawings or understand dimensional requirements (training provided).

Sales Skills

• Strong communication and presentation ability.
• Confidence in customer interaction.
• Good negotiation and follow-up ability.
• Strong phone manner and customer-facing attitude.

Administrative Skills

• High accuracy in quotations and order entry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
• CRM familiarity (advantage).

Behavioural Attributes

• Energetic, driven and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Professional, reliable, and consistent.
• Good team player.

6. Experience Requirements

• 0–2 years in sales, customer service, internal sales or technical support.
• Experience working with engineering components, CNC shops, automation suppliers, or industrial distributors is a strong advantage.

7. Remuneration & Benefits

• Market-related junior salary between R15000 to R25000 per month.
• Commission or performance bonus structure.
• Training on item® product systems provided.
• Fuel/transport allowance if field visits are required.

8. Ideal Candidate Profile

A motivated entry-level sales talent with high curiosity for mechanical systems, strong communication skills, and the drive to build a successful sales career in the industrial and automation sector.