Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Machines

Kärcher; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning solutions company is seeking a sales professional to drive growth across the industrial channel in South Africa. This role involves building relationships with clients, achieving sales targets, and conducting product demonstrations. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background, technical aptitude, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career growth within an international organization.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-linked commission

Company vehicle

Medical Aid and Pension Fund benefits

Ongoing training and development

Innovative team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in field sales.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Valid driver's license with vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth across the industrial channel.
• Build relationships with industrial clients.
• Achieve annual sales budgets and targets.

Skills

Field sales experience

Technical aptitude

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Matric

Sales Diploma or Degree

Job description

Location: Boksburg, South Africa - with nationwide travel.

This Is How You WOW

• You will lead Kärcher's growth across the industrial channel, developing strategies that place our WOW professional products in front of businesses nationwide.
• Your mission is to build powerful relationships with industrial clients, identifying potential customers and offering cleaning solutions for all parts of their business.
• You will be the architect of our industrial success, ensuring our brand presence is strong and sales targets are exceeded through expert consultation and compelling on-site product demonstrations.
  
  

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Proven experience of 3+ years in field sales.
• Matric is essential; a Sales Diploma or Degree is advantageous.
• A strong technical aptitude and the ability to clearly communicate at all levels.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• A valid driver’s license and the flexibility to keep the company vehicle in a roadworthy condition.
  
  

Your WOW Impact

• Achieve your annual sales budget and targets for the Direct Professional channel.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 face-to-face customer visits and conduct at least 3 product demos per week.
• Submit a minimum of 10 quotes weekly and ensure all customer information and activities are accurately captured in our CRM system (OneView).
• Deliver, commission, and provide training for all machines sold to the customer, completing all handover documentation.
  
  

Our Kärcher WOW Package

• Competitive base salary with performance-linked commission.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, cellphone, and laptop.
• Medical Aid and Pension Fund benefits.
• Ongoing training and development through Kärcher Academy and eLearning.
• A supportive and innovative team culture in a global company.
• Opportunities to grow within an international organisation focused on sustainability and excellence.
  
  

So: Wanna WOW with us?