Technical Sales Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Complement Recruitment

Job Ref:

TSRCS

Date posted:

Friday, May 20, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R18-25K+ Per Month


SUMMARY:
APPLY NOW - WWW.COMPLEMENT.CO.ZA/JOBS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical Sales Consultant - Rotary Automation

Salary: R18K Basic + Commission & Incentives

 

Purpose of Position:

 

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an External Technical Sales Consultant, or Sales Engineer for the Rotary and Automation sector, these are permanent positions based in Ballito, Durban, Kwazulu Natal as well as in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Core duties and functions are to generate new business clientele in the manufacturing, engineering, robotics and automation systems industry and provide technical sales & field service support to clients, emphasizing long-term relationships. Selling the entire product & portfolio range to new and existing clients, targeting outreach and marketing as well as providing quotes on demand within the Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive and Mining industries.

 

Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - Minimum Requirements:

 

  • 3-5 years Direct External Sales Experience in a similar Engineering, Technical Niche industry (Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive - Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Bearings, Actuators and Robotics industries)
  • Durban Candidate - based within the Amanzimtoti, Richards Bay, Ballito area – Travel to Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg, Hillcrest twice a month.
  • JHB Candidate - able to travel throughout Gauteng, remote/satellite, existing client base beneficial in the technical sectors as above, but not essential
  • Valid Code B driver’s license; Local travelling
  • Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, robotics and automation systems industry non negotiable
  • Technical aptitude & technical sales skills in turnkey solution selling
  • Product range includes bearing guides, actuators, ball spline, couplings, telescopic & linear rails & guides, motor feedback systems

 

Minimum Education Requirements:

 

  • Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematic Literacy
  • Tertiary: Marketing Diploma; Sales Diploma; Technical Qualification – Engineering related

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

  • Generating sales – self starter “hit the ground running”
  • New business development
  • Customer education (including on-site technical assistance & field breakdown technical duties)
  • Existing business retention
  • Internal/external customer satisfaction
  • Product knowledge
  • Report generation
  • Territory management
  • Presentation capability to new clients, showcasing product portfolio

 

Package Breakdown:

Basic salary; car allowance; fuel; laptop & cell phone

Scaled Commission is paid on value of orders secured and invoiced – “determine your own salary” mindset (no cap)

 

Key Traits of a successful candidate will be an individual with the following values: Integrity, honesty, transparency, quality orientation, loyalty and consistency. Ability to work independently, with an ambitious & passionate driving force.

 

We offer opportunities for our employees to learn, develop and grow. We believe in our employees and you will have the opportunity to be involved in contributing to the Company’s success.

 

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Apply Directly on our Contact Form - Attach your Microsoft Word CV, and complete all the required information – Please Note: Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion. Should you not meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

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