Technical Sales Representative

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

Job summary

A leading supplier of industrial solutions in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Technical Sales Representative. This position involves building and maintaining customer relationships, promoting high-quality pumps, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of technical sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's licence. The role offers a market-related salary plus commission, car allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

Laptop

Cellphone

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical sales experience, preferably in pumps, valves, or related industrial equipment.
• Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts.
• Conduct site inspections and product demonstrations.
• Prepare accurate quotations and proposals.
• Provide after-sales technical support.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Technical sales experience in pumps or valves

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer-focused

Education

Matric / Grade 12

National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client is a leading supplier of industrial pumps, valves, and fluid-handling solutions to various sectors in Pietermaritzburg. Known for their superior products and customer service, they are looking for a dynamic Technical Sales Representative to join their growing team. As a Technical Representative, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting a range of high-quality pumps and related equipment, and achieving sales targets. You’ll combine your technical knowledge with sales skills to provide clients with tailored, effective solutions for their applications.

POSITION INFO : 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 (advantageous).
• Minimum 3–5 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 driver’s 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