Technical Sales Representative

Smith Garb & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb & Associates in Gauteng is seeking a dynamic sales professional to analyse markets and identify new opportunities for our industrial product ranges. You will promote and sell solutions, build lasting client relationships, and work with the Sales Manager to meet targeted growth while ensuring high service levels.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in industrial sales, SAP experience, strong MS Office skills, and a solid knowledge of tools and high‑pressure hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• Minimum 5 years sales experience within the industrial sales sector.
• Experience with industrial tools and hydraulics will be highly advantageous.
• SAP knowledge is essential.
• Strong knowledge of tools, power tools and high-pressure hydraulics.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the market and identify new sales opportunities.
• Promote and sell the companys product and service ranges.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate product solutions.
• Promote service offerings and maximise sales opportunities.
• Provide customers with relevant product knowledge and training.
• Take ownership of sales activities and achieve agreed targets.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager and internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power tools knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Job description

Analyse the market and identify new sales opportunities. Promote and sell the companys product and service ranges. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients. Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate product solutions. Promote service offerings and maximise sales opportunities. Provide customers with relevant product knowledge and training. Take ownership of sales activities and achieve agreed targets. Work closely with the Sales Manager and internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• Minimum 5 years sales experience within the industrial sales sector.
• Experience with industrial tools and hydraulics will be highly advantageous.
• SAP knowledge is essential.
• Strong knowledge of tools, power tools and high-pressure hydraulics.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Driven and results-oriented
• Persuasive and socially confident
• Persistent and ambitious
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities
• Organised and effective
• Proactive and takes ownership
• A strong team player
• Able to demonstrate initiative and excellent planning skills