Technical Sales Representative

Communicate Finance; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Bloemfontein is seeking a Field Sales Professional to identify and secure new business opportunities in the energy sector. You will visit clients, tailor renewable energy solutions, and manage a sales pipeline in CRM to drive revenue.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in technical or field sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a willingness to travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical/external/field sales with new business focus.
• Proven prospecting, lead gen and closing ability.
• Experience selling technical or renewable energy solutions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and secure new business in assigned territory.
• Conduct face‑to‑face client visits to generate leads and build a sales pipeline.
• Engage with residential and commercial customers to assess energy needs.
• Present renewable energy solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Qualify opportunities and convert leads into new business.
• Attend events and campaigns to generate new leads.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and track sales activities.
• Meet weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Provide market intelligence and competitor feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Technical sales

External sales

Field sales

Business development

Lead generation

CRM systems

Travel

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Sales/Business/Marketing or Electrical Engineering qualification (advantage)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

• Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within an assigned territory
• Conduct face‑to‑face client visits to generate leads and build a strong sales pipeline
• Engage with residential and commercial customers to understand their energy requirements
• Present and promote renewable energy solutions tailored to customer needs
• Qualify opportunities and convert leads into new business
• Attend networking events, community activations, and marketing campaigns to generate new leads
• Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities using CRM systems
• Achieve weekly and monthly sales and new business targets
• Provide market intelligence and competitor feedback
• Work closely with the internal sales and technical teams to ensure a seamless customer experience

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in technical sales, external sales, field sales, or business development with a strong focus on hunting and new business generation
• Proven track record of prospecting, lead generation, and closing new business
• Experience selling technical, electrical, industrial, or renewable energy solutions is advantageous
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Experience using CRM systems to manage sales pipelines
• Highly motivated, target‑driven, and able to work independently
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Qualification in Sales, Business, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is advantageous
• Relevant technical sales or field sales experience is essential

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.