Technical Sales Consultant

The Key Recruitment Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Consultant based in Gauteng. This role is focused on managing client inquiries and ensuring satisfaction with high-performance fans for various industries. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in technical sales, preferably in the HVAC sector, and a strong understanding of fan technologies. Excellent communication skills and a Bilingual in English and Afrikaans are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales, preferably in HVAC or mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of ventilation principles or related mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend to all incoming client inquiries professionally.
• Ensure accuracy when quoting clients, including pricing and stock availability.
• Assist customers with product selection and advice.
• Manage the full sales cycle from order placement to delivery.
• Proactively identify and target potential new customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong understanding of fan technologies

Bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Our client based in Parow Industria is looking for a Technical Sales Consultant to join their team, they specialising in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high performance fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, marine, and HVAC sectors.

Qualifications and Experience Required

A tertiary qualification is considered an advantage. Proven experience in technical sales, preferable in HVAC, air movement, or mechanical engineering sectors.

Strong understanding of fan technologies, ventilation principles, or related mechanical systems are advantageous. Bilingual in English and Afrikaans Drivers license

Responsibilities

• Attend to all incoming client enquiries in a timely and professional manner (via telephone, email, and walk-ins).
• Ensure accuracy when quoting clients, including pricing, stock availability, and delivery timelines.
• Assist customers with product selection and offer advice where needed.
• Efficiently load, invoice, and post all sales orders (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to the processing if and when required).
• Follow up on all outstanding quotes daily and provide feedback where possible.
• Track the progress of each order and keep clients updated accordingly (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to if and when required).
• Manage the full sales cycle from order placement through to delivery (this role might be fulfilled by the sales administrator, but the sales person will need to step in and attend to if and when required).
• Proactively identify and target potential new customers to promote the company product offering.
• Attend product training sessions as required to maintain technical knowledge.

Attributes Required for position

• A strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation.
• Professional and presentable demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to tasks.
• Ability to understand and present technical products.
• Methodical, organized, and structured in work practices.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving goals.
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Proficient in computer use and common software applications.