About the position
We are seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our client's team in the Construction sector, based in Outer West Durban.
This position requires 2-4 years of experience working with construction drawings, CAD, and concrete products.
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Technical Representative and be responsible for promoting and selling technical products to clients.
ROLE PURPOSE
- To support the decking division with technical sales assistance, customer engagement, slab layout advice, production planning, and occasional site measurements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Sales & Customer Support
- Assist with walk-in, telephonic, and email customers with product selection and quotations.
- Provide technical guidance regarding lintels, rib & block slabs, and related structural product
- Prepare and follow up on quotations
- Build and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, and retail clients
- Assist with order processing and customer communication
2. Technical & Design Support
- Assist with slab layout drawings and quantity calculations
- Interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Provide basic technical advice on slab systems and installation requirements
- Collaborate closely with the Division Manager on project planning and technical queries
3. Production & Order Coordination
- Assist with production planning and scheduling
- Liaise with factory and installation teams regarding order specifications
- Ensure technical accuracy of orders before production
- Monitor order progress and communicate timelines to customers
4. External Customer & Site Support
- Conduct occasional site visits to measure slab areas, verify installation requirements, and support customers with technical advice
- Assist with problem-solving on active projects where required
5. Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain accurate job records and documentation
- Assist with pricing updates and product data management
- Support sales reporting and pipeline tracking
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Building / Construction Technology, Draughting, or relevant technical certificate or diploma
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years in construction, technical sales, or related industry
- Exposure to concrete products, slab systems, or structural components (advantageous)
- Experience reading construction drawings
- Experience dealing with contractors or customers
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret building plans
- Basic slab or structural layout understanding
- Strong numeracy and quantity calculation ability
- Computer literate (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Experience with CAD or slab design software (advantageous)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent attention to detail
- A team player
- Customer-oriented and solution-driven
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Enthusiastic about learning and technical development
- Practical, hands-on problem solver
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel to local sites when required
- Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking fluently
- Ability to speak and understand basic isiZulu and Afrikaans, even if these are not your first languages, would also be advantageous
REMUNERATION
- Will be discussed at the interview stage
Desired Skills:
- Construction Management
- Technical Sales
- Construction drawings
- CAD
- Concrete products
