Senior Technical Sales Specialist (heavy lifting, abnormal loads, cranes, rigging throughout SA[...]

Permanent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced sales professional with 3–7 years in technical sales or project development. The role involves securing new business in energy, mining, and infrastructure, along with extensive travel across Africa. Candidates should have strong commercial skills and an engineering background, with a proven track record of winning large projects. Integrity, commitment, and discipline are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in technical sales or project development.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa.
• Strong integrity, commitment, and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business in energy, mining, construction, and infrastructure.
• Negotiate profitable contracts on multi-million Rand projects.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Skills

Technical sales

Project development

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering or Mechanical degree/diploma

Job description

3–7 years’ technical sales or project development experience in heavy lifting, abnormal loads, cranes, or rigging.

Must have sold services into Africa

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure profitable deals.

Proven success winning large projects in tough environments.

Engineering or Mechanical background (degree / diploma) preferred.

Willingness to travel extensively across Africa and remote sites.

Integrity

Commitment

Discipline

Secure new business and expand relationships in energy, mining, construction, and infrastructure.

Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline with measurable revenue growth.

Negotiate profitable contracts and manage risk on multi-million Rand projects.

Translate complex lifting and transport challenges into workable solutions for clients.

Work closely with riggers, crane operators, and heavy-duty drivers — and just as comfortably with CEOs and project directors.