About this role
About the Role 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. What You'll Do
- 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. What We're Looking For
- 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. Nice to Have
- Trade qualification such as Welder or Boilermaker Trade Test (welding qualification highly advantageous). Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience.