Technical Sales Representative Hydraulics - Nelspruit

Skillnet Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment represents a dynamic fluid power company in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga seeking a Senior Technical Sales Representative to join their team. The role blends technical acumen with proactive sales to strengthen customer relationships and drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have five years of fluid power sales experience, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and a proven ability to win new business while maintaining excellent service and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Five years’ sales experience in the fluid power industry.
• Strong customer-focused approach and negotiation skills.
• Clear and effective communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual gross-profit and sales targets.
• Visit existing customers and build new business in line with targets.
• Prepare accurate quotations within turnaround times and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Maintain thorough call reports and update customer information in the CRM/account platform.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-focused

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Science

Tertiary qualification

MerSETA hydraulics/pneumatics training

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

Senior Technical Sales Representative in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

A dynamic company in the fluid power industry is looking for a Senior Technical Sales Representative to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least five years’ sales experience in the fluid power industry
• Hydraulic and/or pneumatics training completed through a MerSETA-accredited training provider
• Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge or experience
• Knowledge of the SYSPRO ERP system will be advantageous
• Willingness and ability to work underground
• Medically fit to perform the required duties

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, motivated, and results-driven. They should have strong negotiation and communication skills, be reliable, ethical, and well-organised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve annual gross-profit and sales targets
• Visit existing customers in line with weekly activity targets
• Complete and maintain accurate call reports
• Manage customer information, feedback and account platforming
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly
• Prepare accurate quotations within the required turnaround times
• Maintain excellent levels of customer service
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing customers
• Develop new business and achieve customer-acquisition targets
• Provide accurate information internally
• Assist with tenders where applicable
• Prepare and present sales reports at management sales meetings
• Comply with reporting requirements

If you are technically minded, commercially driven, and passionate about building lasting customer relationships, we encourage you to apply.