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Technical Sales Representative
Job summary
A leading supplier of industrial solutions in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Technical Sales Representative. This position involves building and maintaining customer relationships, promoting high-quality pumps, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of technical sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's licence. The role offers a market-related salary plus commission, car allowance, and additional benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of technical sales experience, preferably in pumps, valves, or related industrial equipment.
- Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Manage and grow existing client accounts.
- Conduct site inspections and product demonstrations.
- Prepare accurate quotations and proposals.
- Provide after-sales technical support.
- Meet and exceed sales targets.
Skills
Education
Tools
SUMMARY :
Our client is a leading supplier of industrial pumps, valves, and fluid-handling solutions to various sectors in Pietermaritzburg. Known for their superior products and customer service, they are looking for a dynamic Technical Sales Representative to join their growing team. As a Technical Representative, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting a range of high-quality pumps and related equipment, and achieving sales targets. You’ll combine your technical knowledge with sales skills to provide clients with tailored, effective solutions for their applications.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in target industries.
- Manage and grow existing client accounts through regular visits and support.
- Conduct site inspections, product demonstrations, and technical assessments.
- Prepare accurate quotations, tenders, and proposals.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure the correct equipment is specified and delivered.
- Provide after-sales technical support and assist with troubleshooting where needed.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
- Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
- Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
- National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Electrical (advantageous).
- Minimum 3–5 years’ technical sales experience, preferably in pumps, valves, or related industrial equipment.
- Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fluid dynamics / pump systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Computer literate
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.
- Have own vehicle
- Confident, professional, and technically minded.
- Self-driven and able to work independently.
- Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.
- Customer-focused with a passion for solution selling.
- Market-related basic salary + commission.
- Car allowance & fuel card
- Laptop
- Cellphone
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.