Sales Representative - Industrial Equipment

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Extensive product training and ongoing

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a driven Sales Representative focused on industrial equipment. You will promote and sell a broad range of machinery to manufacturing, construction, and mining clients, with emphasis on understanding needs and delivering technical solutions.

The role requires travelling within Pretoria and surrounding areas, building relationships, and achieving ambitious targets in a competitive B2B market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in technical sales, preferably in industrial equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Pretoria and surrounding regions.
• Proficiency with CRM for sales activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in the industrial sector within the Pretoria area.
• Promote and sell a wide range of industrial equipment and related services.
• Understand client requirements and provide tailored technical solutions and product recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and quotations.
• Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to after-sales support.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new product developments.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Sales targets

CRM proficiency

Driver's license

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and technically adept Sales Representative specializing in industrial equipment for the Pretoria region. This role involves promoting and selling a comprehensive range of industrial machinery and solutions to manufacturing, construction, and mining clients. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, providing technical expertise, and closing sales to achieve ambitious targets. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with a strong technical aptitude to excel in a specialized B2B market in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the industrial sector within the Pretoria area.
• Promote and sell a wide range of industrial equipment and related services.
• Understand client requirements and provide tailored technical solutions and product recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and quotations.
• Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to after-sales support.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and new product developments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Proficiency in using CRM software for managing sales activities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the Pretoria and surrounding regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with attractive commission rates.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Extensive product training and ongoing sales support.
• Opportunity to represent leading brands in the industrial equipment market.