Technical Sales Support - Chute Lining & Load Haul Solution

Metso; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Technical Sales Support specialist to join the Material Transportation Business Line in Africa. The role, based in Centurion, Gauteng, offers hybrid work and frequent travel.

You will provide technical sales support for chute solutions and conveyors across the region, aiding customers and the sales teams to identify and implement Growth-driven solutions. You will report to the Head of Technical Sales Support and collaborate with regional hubs, product lines, and market-area

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in technical sales for industrial products or solutions.
• Knowledge of conveying systems or chute solutions is preferred.
• Ability to guide customers and troubleshoot technically.
• Strong market awareness and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical sales support across conveyor and chute solutions to regional teams and customers.
• Assist Product Lines and Regional Hub teams during the sales process.
• Support customers with technical problem solving and application guidance.
• Evaluate claims from a technical viewpoint and support resolutions.
• Contribute to sales campaigns and value proposition development.
• Collaborate with Product Line teams for market feedback and product trials.
• Support supply chain and purchasing with technical documentation.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Conveying systems knowledge

Chute solutions knowledge

Customer relationship building

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Salesforce

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Primary Location: Centurion, ZA

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:11/03/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Technical Sales Support expect to join our Material Transportation Business Line team in the Market Area Africa (AFR) organization. In this role, you will provide technical sales support across the region for Chute Solutions and Conveying product lines, helping customers and sales teams identify, develop, and implement solutions that support business growth and customer success.

You will report to the Head of Technical Sales Support – Material Transportation Business Line, and the role location is Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, with a hybrid working model available. Frequent travel is required.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Technical Sales Support team within the Material Transportation Business Line. The team supports regional sales activities by providing technical expertise across conveyor and chute solutions, contributing to business development initiatives, product development activities, and customer-facing technical support.

The team collaborates closely with Regional Hub teams, Product Lines, Market Area sales teams, customers, suppliers, and other business line stakeholders. Team members work together to strengthen market offerings, support sales opportunities, and deliver value-driven solutions across the African market.

What you'll do

• Support regional sales teams and customers with technical expertise across conveyor and chute solutions.
• Provide technical support to Regional Hub teams, Product Lines, and sales teams throughout the sales process.
• Assist customers with technical problem solving and application support in collaboration with Site Account Managers and sales teams.
• Evaluate customer claims from a technical perspective and support resolution activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, go-to-market activities, sales campaigns, and value proposition development.
• Collaborate with Product Line teams to gather market feedback, support product development activities, and facilitate product trials and testing.
• Participate in sales steering meetings and contribute technical insights that support growth opportunities.
• Support supply chain and purchasing activities through technical evaluations, supplier visits, product assessments, and technical documentation.

What you'll bring

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in a technical sales environment supporting industrial products or solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conveying systems, chute solutions, or related material transportation applications.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshoot customer challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Understanding of customer, supplier, competitor, and industry developments, technologies, and market trends.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to analyze technical and commercial information and develop clear recommendations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Valid passport and driver's license, with willingness and ability to travel frequently.

Nice to have

• Sales or account management experience.
• Additional language capabilities beyond English.
• Experience working in multicultural and multilingual business environments.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.