Sales Person-Engineering – DOSALESBUILTMACHINERY

Armstrong Appointments; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Person specializing in Engineering. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and preparing technical proposals for complex machinery solutions. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of sales experience in engineering or manufacturing, a Matric qualification at minimum, and strong technical understanding. A competitive salary and benefits are included, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ sales experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven track record in selling complex machinery.
• Strong mechanical or electrical technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Prepare technical-commercial proposals and tenders.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong presentation skills

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Technical qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Our client based in Gauteng in the Engineering sector are currently seeking a Sales person-Engineering

Sales & Business Development

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities within manufacturing, FMCG, mining, automotive, packaging, and industrial sectors.


• Conduct prospecting activities including cold-calling, site visits, presentations, product demonstrations, networking, and industry event attendance. Develop sales strategies for target markets and key accounts.


• Prepare and deliver technical-commercial proposals, quotations, and tender documentation.


• Conduct needs analysis to determine client production challenges and propose appropriate machinery solutions.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.


• Serve as primary contact for clients, providing ongoing support and technical guidance throughout the sales process.


• Conduct regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities.

Technical & Product Knowledge

• Understand the company’s purpose-built machinery, engineering capabilities, and manufacturing processes.


• Convert technical features into value propositions for customers.


• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to ensure customer requirements are accurately communicated.

Sales Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, opportunities, quotations, and sales activities.


• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates.


• Ensure all documentation (contracts, orders, specs) is accurate and complete.

Project Coordination

• Support project scoping, specification clarification, and costing with engineering teams.


• Participate in project kick-o meetings where required.


• Ensure client expectations are aligned with manufacturing and engineering delivery timelines.

Qualifications

Matric (Required).

• Technical qualification preferred: Electrical / Mechanical Engineering N6, Diploma, or related field.

Criteria

• 3–8 years’ sales experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial equipment,automation, or capital machinery sales.


• Proven track record in selling complex, engineered or purpose-built machinery (highly advantageous).


• Experience in preparing quotes, tenders, and technical proposals.


• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical or electrical technical understanding.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, machine specifications or production requirements.


• Understanding of manufacturing environments and industrial processes.

Sales Skills

• Strong negotiation, closing, and objection-handling skills.


• Ability to manage long sales cycles for capital equipment.


• Strong presentation skills (technical and commercial).


• Competent in CRM, MS Office, and digital sales tools.

Personal Competencies

• Self-motivated and target-driven.


• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal).


• Professional, ethical, and customer-focused.


• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.


• Mechanically curious and eager to learn advanced machinery concepts.

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.