Technical Sales - Application Specialist - Gauteng

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading filtration solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales & Application Engineer in Johannesburg. This role combines technical application support with strategic sales development in the Food & Beverage industry. The ideal candidate has a BSc or NDip, 12 years of experience, and is passionate about client solutions. A competitive package and clear growth opportunities are offered in a hybrid role.

Benefits

Competitive CTC package

Opportunity to work with recognized technologies

Clear growth path

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry or technical sales.
• Familiar with food industry compliance standards (FSSC, ISO, HACCP).
• Confident communicator with a strong commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell filtration solutions to Food & Beverage manufacturers.
• Develop and grow client relationships for long-term loyalty.
• Identify new sales opportunities in existing and prospective accounts.
• Conduct onsite demos and technical trials to showcase value.
• Deliver technical presentations addressing client challenges.

Skills

Technical sales

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or NDip in Food Science, Biotechnology, Engineering

Job description

Technical Sales - Application Specialist - Gauteng

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Openings Technical Sales - Application Specialist - Gauteng

About the job Technical Sales - Application Specialist - Gauteng

Overview: An exciting opportunity is available for a Technical Sales & Application Engineer to join a leading player in the filtration and separation solutions space. Focused on the Food & Beverage industry, this role is primarily sales-oriented, requiring both technical insight and commercial drive. The successful candidate will support key accounts while actively identifying and converting new business opportunities in hygiene-sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell high-performance filtration and separation solutions to manufacturers in the Food & Beverage sector.
• Develop and grow client relationships, maintaining regular engagement to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within both existing and prospective accounts.
• Conduct onsite product demonstrations, technical trials, and optimization support to showcase value and performance.
• Deliver targeted technical presentations that address specific client challenges and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal support teams to prepare tailored proposals and solution strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, service activities, and sales progress.

Requirements

• BSc or NDip in Food Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 12 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry, technical sales, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Familiar with food industry compliance standards such as FSSC, ISO, or HACCP.
• Confident communicator with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for solving client problems.
• Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable transport (client site travel required).

Whats on Offer

• Competitive CTC package tailored to experience and capabilities.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognized filtration technologies.
• A hybrid role combining technical application support with strategic sales development.
• Clear growth path in a high-impact, client-facing engineering environment.

This role is ideal for a technically minded individual who thrives in a sales-driven setting and is ready to build a rewarding career in the industrial solutions space.