Technical Sales Representative

Top Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a highly skilled Technical Sales Representative to identify and develop new business opportunities while managing existing client accounts. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of technical sales experience in pumps or related equipment. Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, preparing proposals, and providing after-sales support. We seek a confident, self-driven individual with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. A competitive salary plus commission is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

Laptop

Cellphone

Qualifications

• At least 5 years technical sales experience in related industries.
• Proven record of achieving sales targets.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow client accounts through regular support.
• Conduct technical assessments and product demonstrations.
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and proposals.
• Provide after-sales technical support.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer-focused

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in target industries.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts through regular visits and support.
• Conduct site inspections, product demonstrations, and technical assessments.
• Prepare accurate quotations, tenders, and proposals.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure the correct equipment is specified and delivered.
• Provide after-sales technical support and assist with troubleshooting where needed.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (advantageous).
• Minimum 35 years technical sales experience, preferably in pumps, valves, or related industrial equipment.
• Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fluid dynamics / pump systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Computer literate
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• Have own vehicle

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Confident, professional, and technically minded.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.
• Customer-focused with a passion for solution selling.

RUMUNERATION

• Market-related basic salary + commission.
• Car allowance & fuel card
• Laptop
• Cellphone