Technical Sales Representative
Technical Sales Representative
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Job Description
Our client a leading construction sector Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Technical Sales Representative.
Purpose of the Role:
The successful candidate will report to the Area Manager (AM) Durban Region. This role involves technically and commercially selling products to both existing and new customers within a designated geographical area or market segment. The representative will also be responsible
for driving new business growth by introducing the product range.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve set targets objectives and budget for the year.
- Develop new business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing customers.
- Identify growth opportunities with current customers.
- Maintain and improve established CRM programs.
- Manage ad hoc sales projects.
- Provide technical customer management.
- Follow up on calls orders and leads.
- Prepare quotations.
- Attend exhibition shows when required.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Maximize customer face time by spending majority of working hours outside the office visiting customers regularly and providing updates to the Regional Manager.
- Lead demand creation activities and provide product training to customers through regular seminars and individual presentations.
- Conduct product demonstrations for customers.
- Respond to queries professionally and in a timely manner.
- Conduct customer training sessions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- SAQA accredited diploma or degree in Civil Engineering
- Coursework in Chemistry or technical/technology related to buildings or chemistry is advantageous
- Postgraduate qualification in Sales and/or Marketing
- A minimum of 5 years of technical sales experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Cement Manufacturing or Mining
- ISO 14001 training
- OHSAS 18001 training
- Valid Drivers License
Core Competencies:
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Key Account Management / Sales Management
- Marketing Expertise
- Selfmotivated
- Resilience: Ability to handle and address customer complaints
- Excellent Listening Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Professional Telephone Etiquette
- Team Collaboration
- Proactive Approach
- High Sense of Urgency
If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to
If you have not been contacted within two 2 weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
