Sales Executive (Technical Equipment)

Lotus Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks an experienced Sales Executive for a packaging and industrial print company in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical sales, focusing on cold calling and business development. Responsibilities include extensive travel to meet potential clients and attending trade events. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential, along with strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in cold calling and business development.
• Proven background in technical sales and full sales process management.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively across the region to canvass prospective new clients.
• Attend trade shows, expos, and related industry events.
• Draft quotes and analyze costing requirements.

Skills

Technical Sales

Cold Calling

Business Development

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Matric

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client, a well-established and reputable packaging and industrial print company, seeks to employ an experienced, target driven and well presented Sales Executive, who has gained 5+ years’ experience in cold calling, business development and sales of industrial equipment, tooling, etc

Please note that this role does require travel extensively across the region, to canvass prospective new clients, as well as attend trade shows, expos and related industry events

POSITION INFO :

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION

• You must have Matric, coupled with a proven background in Technical Sales, from managing the full sales process, identifying new clients and developing business relationships to concluding the sales cycle, as well as prospecting and cold calling, following up on leads and building profitable relationships with existing and prospective new clients.
• You must have a sound understanding of tooling, industrial equipment, engineering components / systems
• You will be administratively competent, able to analyze costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations and draft quotes.
• You will be fluent in English and Afrikaans – have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be proficient in drafting and presenting presentations to executives and decision makers at prospective clients.
• You will be able to travel nationally when required and have a valid, unendorsed driver’s license, coupled with a clear credit and criminal record, as well as contactable references (verifications will be conducted).

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.