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Technical Sales Technician

Network Contracting Solutions
21 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town: City Bowl, South Africa
Technician
Reference: NCM002815-RMt-1

Are you a technically strong sales professional with a proven hunter mindset? A leading player in the battery systems and materials handling industry is looking for a driven Technical Sales Engineer / Technician to grow market share and secure new business in Cape Town.

Duties & Responsibilities



Company and Job Description:
Our client is a well-established and reputable organisation operating within the Battery Systems, Lift Equipment, Industrial Spares, and Materials Handling Equipment sector. With a strong footprint in industrial, warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing environments, they are expanding their commercial team to drive aggressive market growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically credible sales professional who understands industrial equipment and thrives on new business development. You will combine your technical knowledge with solution-based selling, engaging clients at a technical level while driving profitable revenue growth.

If you are motivated by commission, enjoy opening doors, and want to build long-term client partnerships in a high-demand industrial sector, this role offers strong earning potential and long-term career growth within a stable and expanding organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

Business Development (Hunter Focus):
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities within your assigned region.
  • Conduct cold calling, site visits, and canvassing within industrial, warehousing, and logistics sectors.
  • Develop new accounts and expand market share.
  • Generate, follow up, and close quotations.

Technical Sales & Solutions:
  • Conduct technical assessments and recommend appropriate battery, spares, or lift equipment solutions.
  • Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations.
  • Interpret client specifications and propose engineered solutions.
  • Liaise with service and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Account Management:
  • Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
  • Ensure after-sales follow-up and high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities.


Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
  • Degree or BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
    OR
  • Relevant Trade Test (Electrician / Millwright / Diesel Mechanic or related technical trade)

Experience:
  • 3 – 5 years’ technical sales experience within:
    • Industrial / Traction Battery Systems
    • Lift Equipment
    • Materials Handling Equipment
    • Industrial Spares
    • Forklifts / Lift Trucks
  • Proven track record in new business development (non-negotiable)

Skills & Technical Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of industrial battery systems
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical components
  • Understanding of lift equipment and materials handling solutions
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
  • Commercial acumen with margin awareness
  • CRM reporting and pipeline management

Non-Negotiables:
  • Own reliable vehicle
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Hunter mentality with strong closing ability


Apply now!

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.


For more information contact:
Riah Mthimunye
Researcher

Package & Remuneration

R 25000 - R 35000 - Monthly