Technical Sales Representative Full Time

A leading industrial equipment and welding solutions company is looking for an experienced Technical Sales Representative (External) based in Secunda, with a strong technical background in welding, boiler-making, or a related engineering field. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and rentals, developing long-term customer relationships, providing technical support, and identifying new business opportunities within the industrial sector.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and rentals of industrial equipment, welding products, and tooling solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Provide technical advice, product recommendations, and after-sales support.
• Conduct customer site visits, prepare quotations, and follow up on sales opportunities.
• Arrange and assist with product demonstrations and customer training.
• Achieve monthly sales and gross profit targets.
• Develop and execute an effective customer visit schedule.
• Generate new business through cold calling and prospecting activities.
• Complete all sales administration, including quotations, invoicing, order processing, and back-order management.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the sales function.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant trade qualification such as Welder or Boilermaker Trade Test (welding qualification highly advantageous).
• Minimum of 3–4 years’ external technical sales experience within the welding, engineering, industrial equipment, or related industry.
• Strong technical understanding of welding equipment and industrial products.
• Excellent customer relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• You can apply by visiting the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your 
  CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.