TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (KWAZULU-NATAL)

The Recruitment Pig; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Executive for a market leader in industrial and commercial lighting. The role includes developing new business, conducting site audits, and presenting financial solutions to clients. Candidates should have a technical sales background, proficiency in lighting design software, and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a target salary of R50 000 – R70 000 OTE, plus benefits such as a car allowance and medical aid. Join an established company that guarantees rapid professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Experience in the lighting industry or adjacent heavy industry sectors is required.
• Ability to use lighting design software to present technical applications.
• Proven ability to find new market segments and close sales targets consistently.
• Must be able to speak confidently with engineers, mining staff, and contractors.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel within KZN.

Responsibilities

• Actively hunt for new clients via cold calling and site visits.
• Build relationships with consulting engineers and architects.
• Conduct site audits to identify failures and areas for energy improvement.
• Show financial directors how LED upgrades pay for themselves.
• Work with internal teams to propose lighting layouts based on client needs.

Skills

Technical Sales Background

Communication

Design Proficiency

Market Development

Tools

AGI

Relux

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive – Industrial and Commercial Lighting

Are you ready to secure your future in a recession-proof industry while earning significant commission on "big ticket" infrastructure projects? Based in Durban, KZN, this role offers a Target Salary of R50 000 – R70 000 OTE, plus a car allowance, medical aid, and provident fund. This is your chance to move from general sales to a technical specialist role, offering a direct path to leadership within a stable, expert organization.

The Company

For over 55 years, this company has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the South African lighting industry. They design and supply high-quality solutions, ranging from explosion-proof fixtures for mining to modern solar street lighting. Serving industrial, commercial, and public sectors, they are known for innovation and service excellence. Their long heritage guarantees technical expertise, giving you the market credibility needed to close deals with major clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop New Business: Actively hunt for new clients via cold calling and site visits, targeting businesses with aging infrastructure.


• Manage Stakeholders: Build relationships with consulting engineers and architects to get products specified in early design phases.


• Conduct Site Audits: Walk through factories and mines to identify failures and areas for energy improvement.


• Present Financial Solutions: Show Financial Directors how LED upgrades pay for themselves through ROI calculations.


• Design Solutions: Work with internal teams to propose specific lighting layouts based on client needs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Technical Sales Background: Experience in the lighting industry or adjacent heavy industry sectors is required.


• Design Proficiency: Ability to use lighting design software, such as AGI or Relux, to present technical applications.


• Market Development: Proven ability to find new market segments and close sales targets consistently.


• Communication: Must be able to speak confidently with engineers, mining staff, and contractors.


• Requirements: Must have a valid driver\'s license and reliable vehicle for travel within KZN.

Apply

WhatsApp your CV to [phone] with reference Sales Executive: Lighting.

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a 55-year-old market leader in South African lighting infrastructure. Join a stable organization that offers rapid professional development and the chance to champion an innovative commercial and industrial lighting supplier.