Junior Technical Sales Representative

Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Group in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Technical Sales Representative to develop new business in the adhesive sector. You will learn to match product specs with client needs while partnering with senior managers to close industrial accounts.

This role involves on-site visits to factories, workshops, and construction sites, and requires strong communication skills and a willingness to travel locally. A matric diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adapt in a technical sales role.
• Strong verbal and written communication to explain specs clearly.
• Willingness to travel locally to client sites.
• Basic background in chemistry, engineering, or business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calls and emails to target local manufacturers.
• Conduct product demos showing adhesive performance under conditions.
• Coordinate sample management for customer testing and approvals.
• Prepare quotes with pricing teams for bulk orders.
• Maintain CRM records with client and order history.
• Visit factories and building sites to assess bonding needs.

Skills

Ability to learn

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Matric / High School Diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Our client based in Cape Town , is looking for a Junior Technical Sales Representative in the adhesive industry focuses on finding and securing new business accounts for industrial glues, sealants, and bonding materials. They typically sell to manufacturing, packaging, automotive, woodworking, and construction companies, learning to match technical product specs with client needs under the guidance of senior managers.

Key Duties

• Generate Leads: Cold-call and email local manufacturing, packaging, automotive, and construction firms to find new buyers.


• Conduct Product Demos: Show potential clients how different adhesives, tapes, or sealants perform under specific conditions (e.g., heat, stress, moisture).


• Sample Management: Coordinate the delivery of adhesive product samples to technical teams for customer testing and approval.


• Process Quotes: Work with the technical and pricing teams to issue accurate quotes for bulk orders.


• Manage CRM: Update client details, order history, and follow-up notes in the company's customer relationship management system.


• On-Site Visits: Visit factories, workshops, or building sites alongside senior reps to evaluate client assembly lines and bonding needs.

Job Requirements

• Ability to learn


• Strong verbal and written skills to explain product specifications clearly to factory managers or purchasing agents.


• A high-energy, goal-oriented mindset capable of handling rejection during cold outreach.


• A valid driver's licence, reliable car and willingness to travel locally to visit industrial zones and client plants.


• A matric certificate/high school diploma; a basic background or qualification in chemistry, engineering, or business is highly advantageous