Industrial Engineering Junior Salesperson - Aluminium

Industrial Engineering Junior Sales Person – for Aluminium Profiles Accessories (Catalogue Sales)

Permanent Position | Johannesburg near Roodepoort. Preferably start immediately.
Must Be Willing To Relocate Near The Company – Essential

• Matric / Grade 12
• N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (advantage)
• Valid driver’s license and own car
• Any sales, customer service, or technical product training – advantage
• 0–2 years in sales, customer service, internal sales or technical support
• Basic understanding of mechanical components, aluminum profiles, or interest in engineering systems
• Exposure to metal fabrication highly advantageous

• Support and grow sales of item® aluminium profiles, modular framing components, and mechanical accessories through catalogue-based selling
• Promote and sell item® aluminium profiles, fasteners, linear components, and accessories from the company catalogue
• Research and identify new customers in manufacturing, automation, packaging, materials handling, and engineering sectors
• Conduct outbound calls, respond to inbound enquiries, and support walk-in clients
• Maintain and update customer information on CRM systems
• Prepare and deliver quick, accurate, catalogue-based quotations
• Follow up consistently to convert leads into sales
• Assist senior sales team with upselling and cross‑selling opportunities
• Develop strong foundational knowledge of item® profiles, T‑slot systems, accessories, linear motion elements, and assembly options
• Provide basic technical advice to customers (training provided)
• Interpret customer sketches, basic dimensions, or application needs to recommend suitable components
• Work closely with the engineering/design department on custom assemblies, cutting list, and BOM preparation
• Assist with order processing, documentation, and confirmation
• Track delivery schedules and communicate updates to clients
• Maintain catalogue stock, sample kits, showroom displays, and demo components
• Support trade shows, product demonstrations, and marketing events
• Build strong relationships with procurement teams, technicians, small fabricators, automation builders, and project buyers
• Ensure excellent after‑sales service and customer satisfaction
• Read simple drawings or understand dimensional requirements (training provided)
• Maintain high accuracy in quotations and order entry
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
• CRM familiarity (advantage)

• Sales revenue growth (monthly and quarterly)
• Lead generation activity (calls, visits, CRM entries)
• Quote turnaround time and accuracy
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business rate
• Product knowledge improvement and technical proficiency milestones

• Monthly Salary: R 15 000 to R 25 000 + Commission on top (Salary package is dependent on skills, Qualifications and years of relevant experience only) + Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
• Training on item® product systems provided
• Fuel/transport allowance if field visits are required
• Pension Scheme: company contribution 5% of gross salary, fully non‑negotiable as per company policy

The role is for entry‑level sales talent with a strong commercial drive and enthusiasm for mechanical systems, building a successful career in the industrial and automation sector.