Technical Sales Specialist

Requirements

• A recognised Mechanical or Instrumentation apprenticeship will be highly advantageous.
• Technical qualifications such as N6 / N-Diploma in Mechanical Engineering are beneficial.
• 5+ years proven experience as a TSS, ideally in the mining or valve industry.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems and sales metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.
• Minimum Matric (Grade 12) with Maths/Science.
• Valve industry experience will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective regional sales strategies in collaboration with the RM.
• Analyse market trends and identify growth opportunities within the Rustenburg area.
• Monitor and manage overall regional sales performance.
• Maintain a minimum of 5 years sales experience with clients such as Anglo (Valterra), Implats, and additional Rustenburg-area mining operations.
• Leverage strong relationships on various mining plants with solid knowledge of mining systems and procurement processes.
• Assess client flow-related applications and recommend long-term TCO-driven solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Conduct sales calls, technical support, demonstrations, and client presentations confidently.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Work closely with marketing, product, and support teams to ensure service excellence.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and analytics for the RM.
• Represent the company at regional events, trade shows, and industry conferences.
• Must reside within 3050 km of key clients in the Rustenburg region.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (negotiable).
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Commission and product-related incentives.
• Car allowance & petrol.
• Provident fund & medical aid.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.