Technical Sales Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Training and certifications

Collaborative environment

Paid time off & retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a knowledgeable Technical Sales Specialist to join the team. You will combine technical acumen with sales skills to support pre-sales activities, understand customer requirements, and demonstrate product capabilities.

You will work with sales, product, and engineering to tailor solutions, deliver demonstrations, respond to proposals, and stay abreast of industry trends. A strong technical background and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Sales Specialist or similar technical pre-sales role.
• Strong technical knowledge in IT, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Superior communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and sales methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to the sales team and prospective clients.
• Understand complex customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Assist in the development of technical proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Stay current with product developments, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide market feedback.

Skills

CRM systems experience

Pre-sales

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and technically adept Technical Sales Specialist to join their team in Nelspruit . This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and sales acumen to support the sales process for complex technical products or solutions. You will work closely with the sales team and directly with customers to understand their technical requirements, demonstrate product capabilities, and provide pre-sales technical support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys customer interaction and contributing to sales success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to the sales team and prospective clients.


• Understand complex customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.


• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations tailored to customer needs.


• Assist in the development of technical proposals and respond to RFPs (Requests for Proposal).


• Stay current with product developments, industry trends, and competitor offerings.


• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide market feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Sales Specialist or similar technical pre-sales role.


• Strong technical knowledge in a relevant field (e.g., IT, engineering, manufacturing).


• Excellent ability to translate technical features into business benefits.


• Superior communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills .


• Experience working with CRM systems and sales methodologies.


• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for specialized technical training and certifications.


• A collaborative environment working with innovative technologies.


• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.