Sales Person - Metal Fabrication

Anacin Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Person in Johannesburg to support sales in steel fabrication services. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a technical interest, and some sales experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Fuel reimbursement or vehicle allowance

Potential for travel within Gauteng

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ sales experience in technical or industrial sales is beneficial.
• Strong interest in engineering, fabrication, or technical industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target industries.
• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Assist clients with understanding fabrication capabilities.
• Gather technical information to prepare RFQs.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic understanding of engineering or metal fabrication processes

Good computer literacy (Email, MS Office, CRM systems)

Ability to read simple drawings or willingness to learn

Confident in client engagement

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Technical certificate or diploma in Fabrication, Engineering or related field

Job description

Junior Sales Person – Steel Fabrication Services

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Department: Sales

Reports to: Sales Manager

Industry: Metal Fabrication / Engineering / Manufacturing

Type: Full-time, Permanent

1. Role Purpose

The Junior Sales Person will be responsible for supporting the sales function by identifying new

business opportunities, generating leads, maintaining customer relationships, and promoting

the company’s metal fabrication capabilities. The role requires a motivated, energetic individual

who can learn quickly, understands basic technical concepts, and can confidently engage with

clients in the engineering, construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

This role is ideal for a young professional with strong communication skills, a passion for sales,

and interest in engineering or fabrication.

2. Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target industries (manufacturing, construction, mining, industrial engineering, fabrication).
• Conduct cold calling, emailing, social media outreach, and site visits to generate leads.
• Visit client sites to understand fabrication needs and identify opportunities for quoting.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and opportunities.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide professional customer service, ensuring enquiries are responded to promptly.
• Assist clients with understanding fabrication capabilities, including materials, cutting, bending, welding, assembly, finishing, and bespoke fabrication work.

Sales Support & Quoting

• Gather technical information from clients to prepare RFQs (Request for Quotation).
• Work with internal estimators, engineers, and production teams to prepare accurate quotes.
• Assist in preparing and presenting proposals to clients.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations and convert them into sales orders.

Market Research & Intelligence

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and sector developments.
• Identify potential new sectors or applications for fabricated metal products.

Administration & Reporting

• Update CRM with all leads, opportunities, meetings, and follow‑ups.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
• Ensure all documentation, contracts, and customer data are accurate and up to date.

3. Skills & Competencies Required

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering or metal fabrication processes (training provided).
• Ability to read simple drawings OR willingness to learn.
• Confidence to meet clients, conduct site visits, and present solutions.
• Driven, target‑oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Good computer literacy (Email, MS O ice, CRM systems).
• Reliable with strong attention to detail.

Advantageous

• Any exposure to metal fabrication, welding, machining, or manufacturing.
• Existing customer relationships in relevant industries.
• Ability to understand or interpret technical drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

4. Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• 1–2 years’ sales experience (any technical/industrial sales is beneficial).
• Strong interest in engineering, fabrication, or technical industries.

Preferred

• Technical certificate or diploma in Fabrication, Engineering, Welding, or Manufacturing (beneficial but not required).
• Past exposure to metal fabrication workshops or industrial client environments.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly lead generation targets.
• Number of customer visits and engagements.
• Conversion rates: quotes → orders.
• Monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Accurate and up‑to‑date CRM usage.

6. Behavioural Attributes

• Professional and well‑presented.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• High work ethic and integrity.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Positive attitude with resilience and persistence.

7. Working Conditions

• O ice + on-site client visits.
• Some travel required within Gauteng (fuel reimbursement or vehicle allowance depending on package).
• Monday–Friday normal o ice hours, with occasional after‑hours when needed for client demands.