TECHNICAL SALES EXECUTIVE (EAST RAND)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Johannesburg seeks a Sales Executive to manage the entire sales cycle, ensuring effective collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, a strong technical aptitude, and is fluent in both English and Afrikaans. This role is essential for translating client needs into effective solutions, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably in technical sales.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations teams.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

CRM platforms

Job description

The Sales Executive is responsible for managing the full sales cycle—from lead generation and qualification to quotation, negotiation, and closing. This role serves as the primary customer liaison, ensuring client requirements are clearly understood and translated into effective heat‑exchanger solutions in collaboration with the Design Engineering and Operations teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven sales experience (technical sales experience beneficial)
• Technical aptitude; ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and able to work both independently and within a team
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans