TRAFFIC Gauteng

Internal Sales Consultant

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Job Description

Bramley, South Africa Posted on 08/04/2026

An established leader in the industrial equipment sector is seeking a career-driven Internal Sales Consultant to join their technical team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong mechanical orientation and a background in the spray-painting or industrial coatings industry. The successful candidate will act as a technical advisor, managing the end-to-end sales process from initial enquiry to order fulfilment, while receiving extensive in-house and hands-on training in the company workshops to become a specialist in advanced finishing technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full internal sales cycle, including handling technical enquiries, professional quoting, and comprehensive order processing.
  • Provide consultative technical advice to contractors and plant managers, recommending specific spray tips, nozzle configurations, and pump pressures tailored to their needs.
  • Troubleshoot customer technical issues related to finishing quality, equipment clogging, or overspray.
  • Develop a deep understanding of airless, air-assisted, HVLP, and electrostatic spray technologies to offer optimised solutions.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within key sectors such as marine coatings, shipbuilding, and furniture manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with the workshop and external sales teams to coordinate equipment demonstrations and prove product value to clients.
  • Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and sales activities within the company's CRM system.
  • Ensure a commitment at all times to wearing prescribed safety equipment and PPE.
Requirements
  • Previous experience within the spray-painting equipment or industrial coatings industry is highly preferred.
  • A strong mechanical orientation with the ability to understand and operate complex industrial machinery.
  • Proven track record in a technical sales or internal sales environment.
  • Residency in Edenvale, Bramley View, or surrounding suburbs with a valid driver's licence and reliable personal transport.
Required Software Skills
  • Proficiency in Sage, Accpac (ERP).
  • Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel for quoting and Outlook for correspondence.
  • CRM software experience for managing customer relationships and sales pipelines.
  • Extensive in-house and hands-on technical training in specialised workshops.
  • Clear long-term career path within a well-established industrial leader.
  • Professional and stable working environment.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$64,600/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel 365 Google Jamboard Microsoft Outlook 365 Microsoft Dynamics 365