Technical Sales Representative

Copper Quail; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle or car allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Ongoing training and support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking a motivated Industrial Sales Representative to join a team specializing in industrial automation technologies in Paarl. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships within the agro-industrial market, conduct customer visits to assess needs, and support the development of tailored solutions.

Key requirements include strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and experience in the agro-processing sector. This role comes with opportunities for professional growth, a dynamic team environment, and a meritocratic culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in the agro-industrial sector is preferable.
• Familiarity with agricultural processes.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers in the agro-industrial market.
• Conduct regular visits to understand customer needs.
• Support the development of customized solutions and proposals.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical degree (preferred)

Job description

Paarl, South Africa | Posted on 06/17/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

Our international client specialising in designing and manufacturing technologies, and systems for industrial automation is seeking an Industrial Sales Representation to join their team in Paarl.

Our client is looking for a motivated personto join the sales department andsupport the development of their South African branch in Paarl.

The successfulcandidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and strengtheningrelationships with both existing and potential customers within theagro-industrial market.

The role includes regular visits to customer facilitiesto understand operational needs, collect technical information, and support thedevelopment of customized solutions and commercial proposals.

The candidatewill follow each project through all its phases, from initial assessment to thecommissioning and start-up of the processing line.

Requirements

• Preferableexperience in the fruit & vegetable sector, agro-processing, and/orindustrial machinery.
  
• Strongtechnical aptitude and familiarity with industrial or agriculturalprocesses (a technical degree is a plus).
  
• Willingnessand flexibility to travel across the region.
  
• Excellentcommunication skills, written and verbal.
  
• Highlevels of clarity, transparency, and professionalism.
  
• Stronglistening, interpersonal abilities, and customer-focused mindset.
  
• Provenproblem-solving skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
  
• Basic salary with incentives
  
• A young, dynamic, and international working environment
  
• Vehicle or car allowance
  
• Opportunitiesfor professional growth and career advancement.
  
• Ongoingtraining, technical support, and learning opportunities.
  
• Acollaborative and supportive team culture.
  
• Exposureto advanced agro-industrial technologies and increasing responsibility.
  
• Astrong meritocratic culture that rewards commitment and results.