Technical Sales Representattive
Job in
Muizenberg, 7945, South Africa
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
West Coast Personnel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Sales
Sales Representative, Sales Engineer, Industrial Sales, Technical Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Technical Sales Representative – Pumps
Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town
Territory: Western, Eastern & Northern Cape
An established engineering company is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative to manage and grow sales across the Cape regions. This is a senior, hands-on external sales role with long-term potential to grow into a management position.
The role is predominantly field-based, requiring a self-driven individual who can work independently, build strong customer relationships, and actively close business.
Key Responsibilities
External Sales & Business Development
- Spend approximately 90% of the time in the field visiting existing and new customers
- Identify and develop new markets and sales opportunities
- Build long-term relationships and actively close deals (not an order-taking role)
- Prepare basic sales plans and strategies to grow market share
- Attend trade shows and exhibitions (e.g. agricultural and industry events)
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required (roughly every 2 months)
- Conduct customer training sessions both on-site and at customer premises
- Confidently present and explain technical products after the training period
- Provide counter sales and internal sales support during leave or sick cover
- Handle telephonic enquiries and walk-in customers when required
- Weekly customer visit reports
- Weekly and monthly Excel-based regional sales reports
- Maintain accurate CRM and sales system records
- Work independently with minimal supervision after 3–4 months
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal staff
- Act with integrity, accountability, and initiative
- Factory training (1–2 weeks) covering product assembly and technical knowledge
- Internal sales counter training (up to 2 weeks)
- Systems training (Syspro, CRM, Q-Bit or similar – approx. 2–5 days)
- Several years of external sales experience (technical products essential)
- Background in technical sales; swimming pool, pump, agricultural or industrial equipment
- Strong closing ability and relationship-building skills
- Fully computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook essential)
- Experience with Syspro or similar ERP/CRM systems advantageous
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate independently
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region
- Basic Salary: Up to R28,000 per month (maximum, dependent on experience)
- Travel Allowance: R4,000 per month
- Fuel Card & Toll Fees: Company-paid
- Medical Aid: 50/50 company contribution (up to R3,500 pm, subject to conditions)
- Provident Fund:
- Company: 10%
- Employee: 7.5%
- 3-month waiting period
- Leave: 17 working days per annum
- Company Cell Phone: Provided
- Commission: Structured quarterly commission
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