Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Technical Sales Jobs in South Africa"

Do you have a proven track record as a professional technical sales representative? Our International Client is requiring your sales expertise in the technical and engineering sector to join their career driven team.Looking after the Gauteng region you will be required to increase sales with clients in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or Mining manufacturing sectors.Requirements:Matric, Degree / Diploma in business or related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Technical highly advantageousProven work experience as a Technical Sales RepresentativeMust be a team playerExcellent knowledge of MS OfficeFamiliarity with CRM practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationshipsHighly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in salesExcellent selling, negotiation, and communication skillsPrioritizing, time management and organizational skillsAbility to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needsRelationship management skills and openness to feedbackDuties and Responsibilities:Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.Analyse market’s potential, track sales and status reports.Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.Continuously improve through feedback.

Technical Sales Engineer, preferably with a formal Mechanical / Engineering qualification and minimum 5 years’ sales experience in a technical/mining/mechanical environment, required to explore new business opportunities in the KZN Area, for this international gearbox manufacturing company.Minimum requirements:Matric essentialEngineering / Technical qualification with minimum 5 years’ sales experience preferredMinimum 10 years relevant sales experience required if no tertiary qualificationBusiness Development experience in gear related industry preferredMust be wiling to travel throughout KZNOwn transport essentialDuties and Responsibilities:Business development within the KZN area in the Cement, Sugar, Oil & Gas, Power, Coal, Port & Harbour, Steel & Metals, Mining & Minerals industriesAchieving budgets and meeting KPI’sManage and grow existing businessEnsure the Sales/Bid Pipleline is of valuePipeline managementKeeping CRM accounts detail and information currentFeedback and reporting to managementMaximise additional business from current clientsPlan and execute successful sales visitsFollow up on enquiries and proposals submittedCustomer feedback and relationship managementProvide technical support to customers

We are seeking two highly motivated, and results-driven Technical Sales Representatives to join our team in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.The ideal candidates will have a background in the irrigation or water supply industry with a strong technical understanding of water supply systems and pumps.Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and business challenges.Prepare and deliver accurate and timely price quotations for products and services based on customer requirements and specifications.Implementation of strategies to maximize sales opportunities and generate revenue through our dealer network.Maintain a deep understanding of our products, including technical specifications, functionalities, and applications.Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to customers, including answering technical questions, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business and generate referrals.Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify new business opportunities.Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, marketing, and customer support, to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies and deliver exceptional customer experiences.Coordinate training sessions and workshops for dealers, either in person or through virtual platforms.Minimum Requirements:5+ Years’ experience in technical or sales.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience in selling to both new clients and existing dealer networks.Knowledge of irrigation systems and design, electrical controls such as VFDs and 3 phase motors, water supply systems and pumps.Willing to regularly travel in the EMEA region (monthly)

Minimum Requirements:Must have at least two – four years external sales experienceExperience in the audio visual field is essentialThis can include Public Address Systems, Evacuation Systems, Fire Detection Systems, Conference systems, Intercom systems.Knowledge of basic workings of 100v speaker lines and low impedance audio is essential.Must be willing to travel (George and East London) – once a quarterGood communication skillsValid Driver’s License is essentialOwn reliable vehicle is essentialFully Computer LiterateDuties and Responsibilities:Acquire new businessMaintain existing client baseBuilding of relationshipsGive technical support to clientsDeal with customers and consultants in PE, Garden Route and East London on a daily basisDrawing up of quotes and proposalsSales administration related duties etc.Salary Package: R25 000 – R30 000 + Fuel Allowance + Car Allowance.

Sales ConsultantRequisition Number:132848Closing Date:10 April 2024LocationCentury CityJob FamilySales And ServicesCareer StreamSalesLeadership PipelineManage Self: TechnicalFAIS AffectedFAIS Affected : YesJob PurposeTo market, sell, and cross:sell Nedbank products, In:Branch, to meet the needs of Retail Business Banking (RBB) clients; to retain and grow client base; to achieve and meet business objectives through identifying and fulfilling client financial needs and to provide consistent excellent client service.Job Responsibilities:Deliver and achieve all in:branch daily, weekly and monthly sales opportunities by following business unit sales strategy.:Finalise client transactions by ensuring client signature for final product accepted.:Improve performance based on management guidance and feedback.:Obtain referrals from existing clients and in branch staff through collaboration.:Market financial products to new and existing clients and stakeholders through the identification of client needs and by matching product to the need.:Assist and collaborate with segment colleagues (i.e. Relationship: and Business Banking) with activations to ensure new business opportunities are fulfilled.:Build relationships with clients and stakeholders through regular contact and by being available and getting to know them (i.e. I know you strategy).:Resolve client queries by following business procedure and keeping client informed.:Educate clients on the product offering by presenting them with the relevant information.:Maintain client relationships through world class service standards by listening and attending to client needs, keeping them in the loop and making things happen for them.:Develop effective partnerships with clients by listening to client needs, asking questions and demonstrating an understanding of the clients business and industry.:Address client needs by identifying effective financial solutions, using product knowledge, providing the client with proactive solutions.:Act as clients banking partner by taking responsibility for providing regular feedback.:Ensure retention of clients full banking relationship through client service and client contact.:Plan and implement effective prospecting activities by identifying and responding to business opportunities.:Meet requirements of product applications by providing all required documentation.:Ensure all client details are correct by capturing details correctly at application stage.:Schedule work according to action plan from manager in order to meet business objectives.:Complete verification procedure for all applications by following business unit requirements.:Enable managerial sales consolidation by reporting daily sales statistics.:Improve the quality of work by using the managerial recommendations.:Ensure effective administration and controls in branch portfolio by checking securities and complying with FICA and FAIS requirements.:Reduce fraudulent transactions by reporting suspicious transactions to the relevant department.:Ensure technical, company standards and practices are met by vetting the accuracy and quality of applications and security documentation within sales portfolio.:Deliver agreed results through input to client financial analysis, making recommendations to credit, monitoring that security documentation are completed and returned to admin team and by confirming Bank queries and Bank Codes.:Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.:Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.:Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.:Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).:Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.:Seek opportunities to improve business processes, model

Our client, a leading provider of abrasives, catering to various industries across South Africa, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join their team as a Technical Sales Representative.The primary responsibility of this role is to sell their range of abrasives within the greater Johannesburg region. While previous experience in abrasives is not mandatory, candidates with a passion for sales and a willingness to learn will be considered.The ideal candidate will have experience in CRM possess a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle.R30 000 – R50 000 CTC per month.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in sales or a related field is a plus.Proven track record in sales or a strong desire to pursue a career in sales.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure.Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Proficiency in using CRM systems; experience with Skynamo CRM is advantageous.Valid driver’s license and own transportation.Duties and Responsibilities:Promote and sell our abrasives to prospective clients within the designated region.Identify and engage with potential customers through cold calling, networking, and other sales strategies.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.Work closely with the national sales manager to develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.Utilize the Skynamo CRM system to manage customer interactions, document sales activities, and track progress.

A Company that specialises in Manufacturing abrasive Products is looking for an experienced External Sales Representatives to expand sales and oversee current clients in the Western Cape.You will need to grow and manage existing customers and seek out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within your established region.R15 000 per month + R8 500 Car AllowanceFuel Card, Laptop and Cell phoneAdditional benefits after 3 monthsMinimum Requirements:A Technical Qualification and/or 3+ years proven sales experience in a technical fieldMust have a valid driver’s licenceMust be willing to travel.Knowledge of the abrasive industry would be an advantageExcellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and WrittenStrong Negotiation SkillsMust be MS Office literate (Intermediate to Advanced)CRM Management, Call Planning and Sales Reporting.Resilient, resourceful personality/character.Conflict management.Strong business acumen.Entrepreneurial flair with excellent time management skillsDuties and Responsibilities:Take full accountability for the achievement of revenue streams, profitability and volume growth and other key performance areas / indicators for direct accounts in the portfolioMinimising and management of potential channel conflict, with the ultimate goal of eliminating conflict in this channelDevelop processes to measure, track, report and communicate account performance in order to ensure specific focus, and utilising these processes to monitor trends, achievements and performance against targetsDevelop reporting and monitoring mechanisms highlighting and market movements to Sales and ManagementPenetrating competitor marketsPerform cost-benefit and needs analysis on existing and potential customers as part of the sales processConduct cold calling at new / potential customers along with a focused growth strategy at the existing customers in the allocated sales areaAnalyse market potentials, track sales and status reportsMeet and exceed sales budgets (volume & revenue)Establish, promote and maintain positive business and customer relationshipsEnsure adherence to company policy and procedures while maintaining integrity and sound business practicesServicing and further development of existing customer baseParticipation / representation at open days / trade shows with the ability to conduct physical product demonstrationsComply with the company’s planning, reporting and customer management structures as determined by managementAdherence to the company price list and discount structures as determined by managementMaintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staffEnsure effective customer satisfaction and after sales carePerform internal and customer facing presentationsLiaise with internal office to produce client proposals and manage the delivery and follow up of such with the clientAttend monthly sales meetings and one-on-ones with the Sales ManagerSeeking out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within established regionCommunicating new service and product opportunities, feedback, special developments, or information collected during field activity to the Sales ManagerCoordinating with company staff to achieve the work required in closing up salesProvide weekly feedback relating to lost sales and back ordersSubmit monthly call planners by the last week of the month for the month aheadDaily update of CRM with visit information and telephone callsShall provide a plan for their sales area annually, showing the following information, Sales per customer in the previous year, Sales extrapolated for the current year, Sales plan for the next year,Target customersAny other duty which may be assigned to you from time-to-time

A Company that specialises in Manufacturing abrasive Products is looking for an experienced External Sales Representative to expand sales and oversee current clients in Kwa-Zulu Natal. You will need to grow and manage existing customers and seek out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within your established region.R15 000 per month + R8 500 Car Allowance + CommissionFuel Card, Laptop and Cell phoneAdditional benefits after 3 monthsMinimum Requirements:A Technical Qualification and/or 3+ years proven sales experience in a technical fieldMust have a valid driver’s licenceMust be willing to travel.Knowledge of the abrasive industry would be an advantageExcellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and WrittenStrong Negotiation SkillsMust be MS Office literate (Intermediate to Advanced)CRM Management, Call Planning and Sales Reporting.Resilient, resourceful personality/character.Conflict management.Strong business acumen.Entrepreneurial flair with excellent time management skillsDuties and Responsibilities:Take full accountability for the achievement of revenue streams, profitability and volume growth and other key performance areas/indicators for direct accounts in the portfolioMinimising and management of potential channel conflict, with the ultimate goal of eliminating conflict in this channelDevelop processes to measure, track, report and communicate account performance in order to ensure specific focus, and utilising these processes to monitor trends, achievements and performance against targetsDevelop reporting and monitoring mechanisms highlighting and market movements to Sales and ManagementPenetrating competitor marketsPerform cost-benefit and needs analysis on existing and potential customers as part of the sales processConduct cold calling at new/potential customers along with a focused growth strategy at the existing customers in the allocated sales areaAnalyse market potentials, track sales and status reportsMeet and exceed sales budgets (volume & revenue)Establish, promote and maintain positive business and customer relationshipsEnsure adherence to company policy and procedures while maintaining integrity and sound business practicesServicing and further development of existing customer baseParticipation/representation at open days/trade shows with the ability to conduct physical product demonstrationsComply with the company’s planning, reporting and customer management structures as determined by managementAdherence to the company price list and discount structures as determined by managementMaintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staffEnsure effective customer satisfaction and after sales carePerform internal and customer facing presentationsLiaise with internal office to produce client proposals and manage the delivery and follow up of such with the clientAttend monthly sales meetings and one-on-ones with the Sales ManagerSeeking out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within established regionCommunicating new service and product opportunities, feedback, special developments, or information collected during field activity to the Sales ManagerCoordinating with company staff to achieve the work required in closing up salesProvide weekly feedback relating to lost sales and back ordersSubmit monthly call planners by the last week of the month for the month aheadDaily update of CRM with visit information and telephone callsShall provide a plan for their sales area annually, showing the following information, Sales per customer in the previous year, Sales extrapolated for the current year, Sales plan for the next year,Target customersAny other duty which may be assigned to you from time-to-time

A Company that specialises in Manufacturing abrasive Products is looking for an experienced External Sales Representatives to expand sales and oversee current clients in Pretoria, Limpopo, and sections of North West. You will need to grow and manage existing customers and seek out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within your established region.R15 000 per month + R8 500 Car AllowanceFuel Card, Laptop and Cell phoneAdditional benefits after 3 monthsMinimum Requirements:A Technical Qualification and/or 3+ years proven sales experience in a technical fieldMust have a valid driver’s licenceMust be willing to travel.Knowledge of the abrasive industry would be an advantageExcellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and WrittenStrong Negotiation SkillsMust be MS Office literate (Intermediate to Advanced)CRM Management, Call Planning and Sales Reporting.Resilient, resourceful personality/character.Conflict management.Strong business acumen.Entrepreneurial flair with excellent time management skillsDuties and Responsibilities:Take full accountability for the achievement of revenue streams, profitability and volume growth and other key performance areas/indicators for direct accounts in the portfolioMinimising and management of potential channel conflict, with the ultimate goal of eliminating conflict in this channelDevelop processes to measure, track, report and communicate account performance in order to ensure specific focus, and utilising these processes to monitor trends, achievements and performance against targetsDevelop reporting and monitoring mechanisms highlighting and market movements to Sales and ManagementPenetrating competitor marketsPerform cost-benefit and needs analysis on existing and potential customers as part of the sales processConduct cold calling at new / potential customers along with a focused growth strategy at the existing customers in the allocated sales areaAnalyse market potentials, track sales and status reportsMeet and exceed sales budgets (volume & revenue)Establish, promote and maintain positive business and customer relationshipsEnsure adherence to company policy and procedures while maintaining integrity and sound business practicesServicing and further development of existing customer baseParticipation / representation at open days/trade shows with the ability to conduct physical product demonstrationsComply with the company’s planning, reporting and customer management structures as determined by managementAdherence to the company price list and discount structures as determined by managementMaintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staffEnsure effective customer satisfaction and after sales carePerform internal and customer facing presentationsLiaise with internal office to produce client proposals and manage the delivery and follow up of such with the clientAttend monthly sales meetings and one-on-ones with the Sales ManagerSeeking out new opportunities constantly with both stand-alone and chain accounts within established regionCommunicating new service and product opportunities, feedback, special developments, or information collected during field activity to the Sales ManagerCoordinating with company staff to achieve the work required in closing up salesProvide weekly feedback relating to lost sales and back ordersSubmit monthly call planners by the last week of the month for the month aheadDaily update of CRM with visit information and telephone callsShall provide a plan for their sales area annually, showing the following information, Sales per customer in the previous year, Sales extrapolated for the current year, Sales plan for the next year, Target customersAny other duty which may be assigned to you from time-to-time

DESCRIPTIONOn-Ramp Technical Account Manager Job DescriptionAt Amazon, our vision is to be earth’s most customer-centric company. In 2006, we launched Amazon Web Services, giving customers access to the same cloud technology we built to serve millions of shoppers on Amazon.com. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering computing power, database storage, content delivery, and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow. Millions of businesses are using AWS cloud solutions to build sophisticated applications with increased flexibility, scalability and reliability.The RoleBeing part of a pool of trusted advisors you’ll have a direct impact in helping our On-Ramp customers gain the most value from cloud technology. You’ll craft and execute strategies to drive our customers’ adoption and use of AWS services. This includes a range of products including EC2, S3, DynamoDB & RDS databases, Lambda, CloudFront CDN, IoT and many more.Our Technical Account Managers partner with some of the most iconic businesses in the country. These range from rising startups building their business from scratch through to large enterprises going through significant transformation. You’ll provide advice on architecture, support strategy, project, and launch planning as well as ongoing operational issues.Watch a short video about life as a Technical Account Manager here: https://bit.ly/3alg2gHCultureWe’re passionate about supporting the needs of our people and their family members. Benefits include Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programs and Global Mobility opportunitiesKey job responsibilities· You’ll build solutions, provide technical guidance and advocate for the customer· Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing cost and complexity· Develop trusting relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and technical challenges· Using your technical acumen and customer obsession, you’ll drive technical discussions regarding incidents, trade-offs, and risk management· Consult with a range of partners from developers through to C-suite executives· Collaborate with AWS Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, and Sales Account Managers· With a bias for action, you'll proactively find opportunities for customers to gain additional value from AWS· Provide detailed reviews of service disruptions, metrics, detailed pre-launch planning· Solve a variety of problems across different customers as they migrate their workloads to the cloud· Uplift customer capabilities by running workshops, brown bag sessions, etc.As we continue to rapidly expand in EMEA, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your technical, consulting and leadership skills. You’ll work with talented cloud technologists whilst expanding your knowledge of AWS products. You’ll also have the chance to receive mentor-ship and gain AWS certifications.Do you want to be part of history and transform businesses through cloud computing adoption? We would love to hear from you.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Cape Town, ZAFBASIC QUALIFICATIONSExperience in a similar role as a Technical Account Manager, Consultant, Solutions Architect, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect etc. Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting for a combination of the following: Compute, Storage, Networking, CDN, Databases, DevOps, Big Data and Analytics, Security, Applications Development Internal enterprise or external customer-facing experience with the ability to clearly articulate to small and large audiences Ability to juggle tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment Customer obsessedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSProfessional experience with AWS and/or other cloud offerings such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform etc. Programming or scripting skills with a combination of Java, Python Perl, Ruby, C#, and/or PHP Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, DevOps Engineer etc. Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including: Continuous Integration / Deployment, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef etc. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.