Sales Executive – Corrosion Protection Solutions

Platinum Consultants; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm in Durban is seeking a dynamic sales professional to drive business in corrosion protection products. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid technical background in corrosion. This role offers a competitive base salary along with an uncapped commission structure, company vehicle or travel allowance, and strong career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Ongoing training support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven sales experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong technical understanding of corrosion and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of corrosion

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering or technical background

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in corrosion protection products and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in target industries.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with technical teams to offer tailored solutions based on client needs.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close sales deals effectively.
• Track sales pipeline, report forecasts, and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

What We''re Looking For

• Proven sales experience (3+ years), ideally in corrosion protection, industrial coatings, or a related field.
• Strong technical understanding of corrosion, coatings, cathodic protection, or asset integrity solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet clients and attend industry events.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Engineering or technical background is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Ongoing training and technical support
• Career growth opportunities in a growing sector
• A supportive and dynamic work environment