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The Talent Experts

Technical Sales Representative

The Talent Experts

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town CBD (Work From Home)
  • Posted 22 Apr 2025 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 13 days
  • Job 2605438 - Ref AB
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About the position

Are you an experienced Technical Sales Representative with a proven track record in achieving targets? Apply and join our sales team within the plastic modular solutions!

Is this you?
You are an experienced Technical Sales Representative responsible for hunting new business, expanding the client base and growing the business within the food, beverage and packaging sector. You have a solid background in external sales within the technical sector.

What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for identifying new clients and business opportunities within the food, beverage and packaging sector. You will be arranging meetings with potential clients and presenting tailored solutions. You will conduct daily client visits to assess stock levels, providing solutions and resolving issues. You will be conducting thorough market analyses to stay ahead of competitors in terms of markets, product ranges and pricing. You will be maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing clients, developing specific sales forecasts and achieving the monthly and annual sales targets.

Where you'll be doing it
You will be traveling extensively between the various customers that you will be responsible for in the Western Cape. You will be working remotely from your home office in Cape Town. The company will provide you with the necessary equipment, including a laptop, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a cellphone.

What you'll need
You have at least 2 years of proven experience in external sales within a technical field. You have a valid driver's license. Being technically minded and having knowledge of conveyors or automation solutions is highly advantageous. If you have an existing client base within the food, beverage, and packaging sector, that's a valuable asset.

In addition, you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and a strong ability to negotiate effectively. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office, with a particular emphasis on intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and Word. Effective customer relationship management and call planning are important aspects of your role. A resilient and resourceful personality, coupled with a strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset, will contribute to your success. Excellent time management skills, the ability to work independently and a proactive approach to taking ownership of your position are all vital. You are fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

What you'll get
You will receive a market related salary package including commission when targets are achieved. You will be joining a well recognised leading manufacturer and supplier within the sector, expanding business with an unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional products and delivering unparalleled customer service which defines their passion and drive.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique Beck on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.
We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • technical sales

Desired Work Experience:

  • 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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