Technical Sales Representative
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Technical Sales Representative
Help grow a proudly South African steel manufacturer serving automotive and infrastructure leaders.
Johannesburg (West & East Rand) Specialty steel manufacturing R40 000 per month 8am to 5pm
About Our Client
Our client is a multi-disciplinary specialty steel manufacturer whose products support electrification telecoms and road infrastructure as well as the mining and automotive sectors. With headquarters in Johannesburg they combine technical expertise with end-to-end manufacturing to deliver reliable cost-effective solutions. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence innovation and strong customer partnerships.
The Role: Technical Sales Representative
The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for driving sales growth across a diverse product portfolio with a particular focus on components and assemblies for new motor vehicles and aftermarket accessories. This role blends consultative selling with technical problem-solving guiding customers from initial concept and technical requirements through to production-ready designs and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales or applications engineering within manufacturing or automotive supply chains
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Proactively source and qualify opportunities within the automotive and adjacent sectors
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Interpret customer technical requirements and translate them into workable solutions and specifications
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Present and explain product features benefits and technical details; conduct demonstrations where required
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Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and refine technical drawings and specifications
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Support new product design from concept to final product including material and tooling sourcing
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Partner with R&D and engineering teams on product development and continuous improvement initiatives
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Prepare quotations negotiate terms and consistently achieve sales targets
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Provide post-sales support on installation usage and maintenance to ensure client satisfaction
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Maintain accurate account plans pipeline activity and travel regularly to customer sites and industry events
About You
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3 years proven experience in technical sales or applications engineering within manufacturing or automotive sectors
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Degree or diploma in engineering technical drawings or a related discipline
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Valid drivers license and willingness to travel regularly across Gauteng
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Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in product design/technical drawing software
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Solid understanding of manufacturing processes materials and cost optimisation
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
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Hunter mindset with strong negotiation and closing skills paired with a service-driven approach
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Organised proactive and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
