TRAFFIC Gauteng

Permanent - External Technical Sales Representative - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Permanent - External Technical Sales Representative - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa
  • Drive sales through strategic processes, not just by waiting for orders.
  • Conduct thorough research on potential customers to identify key decision-makers, operations, and challenges.
  • Engage customers in the initial outreach, clearly communicating how our products can help them achieve their business goals.
  • Follow up effectively to secure meetings and advance the sales process.
  • Deliver persuasive presentations that align our product offerings with the customer's specific needs.
  • Proactively manage the sales process, identifying and addressing potential blockers.
  • Understand business fundamentals to ensure sales efforts are financially beneficial for both parties.

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Inherent Requirements Experience and Skills
  • Sales Expertise: 3-5 years of experience in a sales role, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Exposure to mining in Africa
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong background in business or engineering, with experience in selling valves and/or actuators (essential)
  • Research and Problem-Solving: Ability to conduct deep research into customer needs and propose tailored solutions.
  • Communication and Presentation: Excellent communication skills, capable of creating and delivering impactful presentations.
  • Proactivity and Organization: A proactive approach with strong organizational skills, able to handle the sales process from start to finish.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of how businesses operate and how to ensure sales efforts align with financial goals.
  • French speaking an advantage.
Attitude and Values
  • Integrity: Strong commitment to doing the right thing, even when it's difficult.
  • Customer Focus: Understanding that our customers' success is key to our own.
  • Excellence: Dedication to being excellent in all aspects of work.
  • Innovation: Openness to new ideas and approaches in sales.
  • Valuing Employees: Commitment to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel positions

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

Job Overview

Date Posted
13 May 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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