Sales Executive (Technical Equipment)

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Executive for a reputable packaging and industrial print company in Paarl. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in cold calling, technical sales, and a strong understanding of industrial equipment. Responsibilities include extensive travel, attending trade shows, and developing relationships with clients. Candidates must be fluent in English and Afrikaans and possess a Matric qualification. This role promises a dynamic and engaging sales environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in cold calling and business development.
• Proven track record in technical sales and managing full sales processes.
• Ability to analyze costing requirements and draft quotes.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to canvass prospective new clients.
• Attend trade shows and related industry events.
• Develop business relationships and conclude the sales cycle.

Skills

Cold calling

Business development

Sales process management

Effective communication

Education

Matric

Job description

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 tooling, industrial equipment and engineering supplies

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

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.