Technical Sales Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a dynamic senior sales professional to drive growth across a defined territory in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. You will sell industrial solutions to mining, manufacturing and electronics sectors, build strong client relationships, and travel as required.

The role requires 5+ years in technical or industrial sales, Matric and a Diploma in Sales or related field, with travel flexibility and a strong focus on achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or related field (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical or industrial sales
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or electronics is preferred
• Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of sales within an assigned territory or market segment.
• Achieve and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Present, promote, and sell products and services to prospective customers.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Understand customer needs and tailor solutions to match their operational requirements.
• Manage client accounts and ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Provide detailed sales forecasts and regular performance reports.
• Monitor market conditions and report on competitor activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, including technical, service, and marketing.

Skills

Territory sales

Account management

Negotiation

Lead generation

Customer retention

Education

Matric

Diploma in Sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Drive the growth of sales within an assigned territory or market segment.

Achieve and exceed revenue and profitability targets.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.

Present, promote, and sell products and services to prospective customers.

Build strong, long-term relationships with key clients.

Understand customer needs and tailor solutions to match their operational requirements.

Manage client accounts and ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention.

Reporting & Strategic Input

Provide detailed sales forecasts and regular performance reports.

Monitor market conditions and report on competitor activities.

Work collaboratively with internal departments, including technical, service, and marketing.

Matric

Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or related field (advantageous)

Minimum 5 years of experience in technical or industrial sales

Experience in sectors such as mining, manufacturing, or electronics is preferred

Valid driver's license, own vehicle, and willingness to travel as needed