Technical Sales Representative

Chainlink Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking an experienced senior Technical Sales professional for an equipment-focused role. You will drive tender bids, proposals, and client relationships while coordinating with internal sales teams and guiding two indirect reports.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in senior technical sales, an engineering degree, and knowledge of modular structures. Mining industry experience is highly advantageous for success in this role.

Qualifications

• ,Minimum Requirements: Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Technical Sales Experience: 5–10 years in senior technical sales
• Modular Structures Knowledge: Experience in modular structures (highly beneficial)
• Equipment Sales: Must be equipment-focused, not service-focused
• Project Management: Ability to manage R30m–R50m projects and handle three at a time
• Mining/Mineral Processing: Highly beneficial industry experience
• Leadership: Experience managing or guiding technical sales teams
• Communication Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Market Development: Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence

Responsibilities

• Technical Sales Leadership — Lead technical sales activities for modular process engineering solutions
• Tender & Proposal Management — Drive tender bids, proposal development, and client submissions
• Large Project Handling — Manage multiple large-scale projects (R30m–R50m) simultaneously
• Client Relationship Building — Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Equipment-Focused Sales — Sell modular equipment, systems, and engineered solutions
• Internal Coordination — Liaise with office-based sales teams for quotations and technical inputs
• Team Oversight — Manage and guide two indirect reports
• Industry Engagement — Engage with mining and mineral processing clients to understand technical needs
• Market Development — Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence

Skills

Technical sales

Modular structures knowledge

Equipment sales

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Market development

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical)

Job description

This senior‑level Technical Sales role is ideal for a highly experienced, equipment‑focused sales professional with strong engineering knowledge and proven ability to manage large‑scale projects. The successful candidate will drive tender bids, proposals, and client relationships while working closely with internal sales teams and managing two indirect reports. Experience in modular structures, mining, or mineral processing will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Sales Leadership — Lead technical sales activities for modular process engineering solutions

• Tender & Proposal Management — Drive tender bids, proposal development, and client submissions

• Large Project Handling — Manage multiple large‑scale projects (R30m–R50m) simultaneously

• Client Relationship Building — Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients

• Equipment‑Focused Sales — Sell modular equipment, systems, and engineered solutions

• Internal Coordination — Liaise with office‑based sales teams for quotations and technical inputs

• Team Oversight — Manage and guide two indirect reports

• Industry Engagement — Engage with mining and mineral processing clients to understand technical needs

• Market Development — Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree — Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Technical Sales Experience — 5–10 years’ experience in senior technical sales

• Modular Structures Knowledge — Experience in modular structures (highly beneficial)

• Equipment Sales — Must be equipment‑focused, not service‑focused

• Project Management — Ability to manage R30m–R50m projects and handle three at a time

• Mining/Mineral Processing — Highly beneficial industry experience

• Leadership — Experience managing or guiding technical sales teams

Communication Skills — Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence