Technical Sales Representative

Our client a well-established company within the engineering and manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative to join their commercial team based in Richards Bay.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven sales professional with a strong background in technical solution selling and experience within the engineering manufacturing or heavy industrial sectors.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing industries.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients engineers and procurement professionals.

• Conduct technical presentations and recommend tailored product and service solutions.

• Prepare and submit quotations tenders and commercial proposals.

• Manage the sales pipeline forecast revenue and achieve sales targets.

• Monitor market trends competitor activity and identify growth opportunities.

• Minimum 5 years technical sales experience within the engineering manufacturing or heavy industrial sectors.

• Relevant post-matric qualification in Sales Marketing Engineering or a related technical field advantageous.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.

• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel regionally.

• Competitive basic salary.

• Performance-based commission structure.

• Vehicle allowance and fuel card.

• Cell phone allowance.

• Optional medical aid contribution.

• Provident fund and group life benefits after the qualifying period.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to or register on our website at for consideration for future roles.

• Analysis
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Sales
• Technical Sales
• Time Management