Sales Specialist

Zoomlion South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoomlion South Africa is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist for their Heavy Equipment division in Johannesburg. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in technical sales, focusing on promoting construction equipment like mobile cranes and concrete machinery. Candidates should have sales experience in the heavy equipment industry and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Fuel allowance

Laptop allowance

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Sales experience in engineering machinery or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of construction or heavy equipment industries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly sales targets and achieve pipeline & collections goals.
• Prospect, qualify, and generate new leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary education

Job description

Vacancy: Sales Specialist (Heavy Equipment) - Junior and Senior

Zoomlion has a presence in more than countries and regions worldwide and has established market arrangements aligned with the Belt and Road initiative.

Our products are well-sold in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia, and high-end markets in the USA, Europe, and Australia.

The company operates subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe, along with industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil, and Belarus, and over 50 resident offices globally.

Centered on the UAE and Brazil, we have a comprehensive logistics network and parts supply system worldwide.

Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Sales Specialist to join our Heavy Equipment division in Johannesburg.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in technical sales while representing a leading machinery manufacturer.

Your focus will be on promoting construction equipment, including mobile cranes, tower cranes, and concrete machinery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meet monthly sales targets and achieve pipeline & collections goals.
2. Prospect, qualify, and generate new leads supporting product lines.
3. Contact prospective clients via calls and visits to promote products and services.
4. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
5. Maintain and update activities on CRM.
6. Monitor industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand customer needs.
7. Prepare and submit weekly reports to the line manager.
8. Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum matric / grade 12; tertiary education is an advantage.
• Sales experience in engineering machinery / heavy equipment industry (mobile crane / tower crane / concrete).
• Technical aptitude for machinery specifications and applications.
• Knowledge of construction or heavy equipment industries.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration: Market-related, plus fuel allowance, laptop allowance, and uncapped commission.