What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Sales Representative position at Technical Placements?
This role focuses on growing sales, expanding market share, and maintaining strong customer relationships within the KZN region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing existing accounts, and providing sales and technical support for our VSD, PLC, and ultrasonic sensors product ranges.
Regular travel within the region is required.
Responsibilities
- Grow sales turnover across the VSD, PLC, and ultrasonic sensors product ranges
- Identify, develop, and secure new customers and market opportunities
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers
- Conduct sales visits independently and alongside internal sales teams
- Provide first-line technical support and product guidance to customers
- Follow up on quotations timeously and provide feedback to management
- Build and manage a sales pipeline aligned with agreed targets
- Submit monthly sales and activity reports
- Comply with company policies, safety standards, and customer site requirements
- Travel locally within the designated sales territory
Requirements
- Experience in industrial automation, VSDs, PLCs, or ultrasonic sensors (advantageous)
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, VSDs, and instrumentation
- Knowledge of Modbus and industrial communication protocols
- Experience using CRM systems and structured sales processes
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Valid driver’s license (essential)
- Sales,
technical, or engineering-related qualifications (advantageous)
- Relevant
sales or product training will be beneficial
Benefits
- Market-related basic salary, dependent on experience
- Commission structure linked to achieved sales targets
- Petrol Card
- Cell phone and data allowance
- Performance-based incentives in line with company policy