Technical Sales Engineer

Right People Right Job; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Gauteng. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and growing accounts. Candidates should have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of carbide tools. This position offers a competitive salary plus commission, travel allowances, and a contribution to medical aid.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary + commission

Travel allowance & company fuel card

50% company contribution to medical aid

Pension contribution

Group Life & Funeral cover

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of carbide cutting tools.
• Proven sales track record in carbide tooling sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Grow business within existing accounts.

Skills

CNC machine programming and setting

Customer relationship management

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Sales strategy execution

Education

Experience in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Pretoria & East Rand

Our client is a proudly South African company, supplying tungsten carbide cutting tools and holding tools to the engineering and manufacturing industries. They specialise in total tooling solutions, offering expert guidance from basic tooling to advanced CNC programming and turnkey projects to increase their customer’s efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs. They are looking for a passionate, motivated, self-driven Technical Sales Engineer who can identify and engage current and potential customers and articulate solutions that their products can provide.

Overview

About our client

Our client is a proudly South African company, supplying tungsten carbide cutting tools and holding tools to the engineering and manufacturing industries. They specialise in total tooling solutions, offering expert guidance from basic tooling to advanced CNC programming and turnkey projects to increase their customer’s efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities in the tungsten carbide cutting & holding tools industry to expand the customer base. Providing tooling solutions and expert guidance from basic tooling to advance CNC programming and turnkey projects, increasing customer efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide customized tooling solutions.
• Account Growth: Grow business within existing accounts and convert new leads into active customers.
• Sales Strategy Execution: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet or exceed targets.
• Technical Demonstrations: Conduct product tests and demonstrations to prove performance benefits, including improved manufacturing times or cost-per-component savings.
• Sales Administration: Maintain up-to-date records of sales activities and ensure regular updates on the company CRM system.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with national sales teams and internal departments like finance, stock control, and stores to support the sales process.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Participate in sales meetings, report on KPI progress, and deliver accurate sales forecasts and updates.
• Product & Industry Knowledge: Stay informed on company products, industry developments, and competitor activities through continuous learning and training.
• Professional Representation: Uphold a professional image of the company in all customer and industry interactions.

Qualifications

• Programmer / Machinist, experienced in programming & setting CNC machines, mills, and lathes.
• 3 Years’ experience in engineering in manufacturing industry – CNC machines.
• Strong understanding of carbide cutting tools and their applications.
• Proven sales track record experience in carbide tooling sales. (Advantageous).
• Computer literacy is essential, with at least basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel, will be required to track sales, conduct research, and perform related tasks digitally.
• Will be required to be available for in-person meetings at the Edenvale office on a minimum of one day per week.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with own reliable vehicle.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary + commission
• Travel allowance & company fuel card
• 50% company contribution to medical aid (up to Discovery Essential Saver)
• Pension contribution : 5% (first 24 months), 7.5% thereafter
• 100% company-funded Group Life & Funeral cover
• Quarterly sales incentives
• Performance-based December bonus (not guaranteed)