Senior Technical Sales Specialist (Heavy Lifting, Abnormal Loads, Cranes, Rigging Throughout Sa[...]

Permanent; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales organization is seeking an experienced technical sales professional with 3–7 years of experience in heavy lifting, cranes, or rigging. The role involves negotiating contracts, building sales pipelines, and expanding relationships in the energy and mining sectors. A degree/diploma in Engineering or Mechanics is preferred, and extensive travel across Africa is required.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' technical sales or project development experience.
• Experience in heavy lifting, cranes, or rigging.
• Must have sold services into Africa.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical sales experience

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

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.