Technical Sales Representative (Manufacturing)

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in South Africa is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Cape Town. This role focuses on engaging with manufacturers to provide tailored packaging solutions, requiring technical knowledge and proven sales capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and experience in managing sales processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in manufacturing/process environment.
• Experience with technical products or mechanical exposure required.
• Valid Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and acquiring new business.
• Conducting process evaluations and improvement initiatives.
• Preparing proposals and negotiating service level agreements.

Skills

Sales Skills

Verbal Communication

Planning

Technical Knowledge

Education

Matric

Tools

Syspro System

CRM Software

Job description

Technical Sales Representative (Manufacturing) – Cape Town.

Have you sold and built relationships with customers needing a technical product within the manufacturing sector?

Our national client seeking a dynamic professional to engage with manufacturers and promote their innovative, industry-leading packaging wrapping solutions.

This role combines your knowledge and sales skills to provide tailored solutions where you get to know exactly what your client needs.

Requirements:

• Matric,
• Minimum, two years’ experience in manufacturing / process environment.
• Experience with technical products and or have mechanical exposure.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the Syspro System and or a similar ERP system
• Must be a good verbal communicator with relevant key points
• Sales skills must include CRM or sales process experience.
• Experience in the managing of specific contracts and projects including the installation of the specific equipment sold as well as operator training.
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks / workload
• Be able to take control (inception to analysis) of product/process trials

Duties and Responsibilities::

• Identifying and Acquiring New Business
• Conduct process evaluations and introduce constant improvement initiatives utilising the latest technology available
• Maintain and Grow Existing Customer base through cross selling and up selling including the correct package concept
• Preparing Proposals and Quotations
• Negotiating Service Level agreements
• Providing Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Support
• Providing Product Education and Advice
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects in accordance with company procedures
• Provide accurate, detailed and timely information regarding all prospects and sales activities to the sales manager weekly through a One-on-One session using the Weekly Call Planner.
• Keep weekly contact with the workshop in terms of customer’s tool repairs.
• Manage product pricing and communicate price increases as they occur
• Achieve if not exceed monthly sales targets