Technical Sales Representative
This senior‑level Technical Sales role is ideal for a highly experienced, equipment‑focused sales professional with strong engineering knowledge and proven ability to manage large‑scale projects. The successful candidate will drive tender bids, proposals, and client relationships while working closely with internal sales teams and managing two indirect reports. Experience in modular structures, mining, or mineral processing will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sales Leadership — Lead technical sales activities for modular process engineering solutions
Tender & Proposal Management — Drive tender bids, proposal development, and client submissions
Large Project Handling — Manage multiple large‑scale projects (R30m–R50m) simultaneously
Client Relationship Building — Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Equipment‑Focused Sales — Sell modular equipment, systems, and engineered solutions
Internal Coordination — Liaise with office‑based sales teams for quotations and technical inputs
Team Oversight — Manage and guide two indirect reports
Industry Engagement — Engage with mining and mineral processing clients to understand technical needs
Market Development — Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence
Minimum Requirements
Engineering Degree — Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Technical Sales Experience — 5–10 years’ experience in senior technical sales
Modular Structures Knowledge — Experience in modular structures (highly beneficial)
Equipment Sales — Must be equipment‑focused, not service‑focused
Project Management — Ability to manage R30m–R50m projects and handle three at a time
Mining/Mineral Processing — Highly beneficial industry experience
Leadership — Experience managing or guiding technical sales teams
Communication Skills — Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence