Technical Sales Representative

Technical Sales Representative – Magnet Binder Services

Working Hours 07H30 to 16H30 Monday to Thursday

07H30 to 15H30 Friday

Magnet Service Binder
, a leading engineering solutions provider, is looking for a driven, technically minded Technical Sales Representative to join our Durban team.

If you have solid sales experience, enjoy building strong customer relationships, and thrive in a technical environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Magnet Service Binder (South Africa) cc is the sole distributor of all Binder, Kendrion, Siegerland, Linnig and Merobel brake products in Africa, we are also the distributor of Binder solenoids, Wistro Force cooling and EMG thrusters. We combine decades of expertise, advanced equipment, and a commitment to service excellence to deliver high-quality products to clients across the continent.

Our company has served the market since 1981 and has a wide knowledge of components such as clutches, brakes, drum brakes, disk brakes, force cooling permanent and electromagnets as well as

A.C/D.C solenoids.

Our products serve a wide spectrum of the light and heavy industry from:

• AC motors
• Equipment manufacturing industry
• Geared motors
• Handling technology
• Lifting and materials handling technology
• Paper-making and printing machines
• Packaging machinery
• Commercial vehicle systems
• Industrial engine applications

Our extensive stockholding, strong technical expertise and range of value‑added services enable us to respond quickly to customer requirements and provide practical solutions across a wide range of industrial applications. Our processes are supported by a quality assurance system aligned with ISO 9001 standards.

• Drive revenue growth by achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Expand the customer base by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
• Understand customer technical needs and provide effective product solutions.
• Promote and present company products professionally to increase brand awareness.
• Provide accurate sales reports, updates, and forecasting to management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Plan and manage sales activities effectively to maximise territory coverage.

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and understand their technical needs.
• Present, promote, and demonstrate products to existing and new customers.
• Conduct customer research, cold calling, and prospecting to expand the client base.
• Prepare accurate quotations and follow up to ensure timely closure of opportunities.
• Conduct site visits or technical product demonstrations when required.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth order processing and after‑sales support.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline progress (CRM / reporting).
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, reports, and updates to management.
• Achieve sales targets and performance objectives as agreed upon with management

• The technical sales representative will be reporting directly to the branch manager.

• Minimum 2+ years’ technical sales experience
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• Strong understanding of customer relations and solution selling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Confident in conflict resolution and negotiation, particularly across functional teams.
• Computer literacy (MS Office;…