Technical Sales Representative

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NPr003725/KavN

Date posted

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location

Rosslyn, South Africa

Salary

300 000.00

SUMMARY

Some salespeople sell products. Others walk into a mine, plant, or engineering environment and immediately earn credibility because they understand the equipment, the process, and the operational pressure their clients face. This opportunity is for the second type.

POSITION INFO

A specialised industrial business is looking for a technically strong

Technical Sales Representative with an established network within the Mining, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. The ideal individual will combine strong commercial ability with real technical understanding and industry presence.

This role focuses on building and strengthening relationships in heavy industrial environments while driving sales growth through technical, solution-based selling.

You will engage directly with:

• Engineers;
• Plant Managers;
• Procurement teams;
• Maintenance departments; and
• Operational leadership teams.

The business operates within highly technical industrial environments involving:

• Filtration systems;
• Pumps;
• Valves;
• Bearings;
• Conveyor systems; and
• Cement and mining applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow strategic relationships within the mining and industrial sectors
• Drive new business development and expand market presence
• Identify client operational challenges and provide technical solutions
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and commercial proposals
• Manage and grow existing key accounts
• Work closely with internal technical and operational teams
• Support and guide customers with technically sound recommendations
• Drive sales performance and revenue growth across assigned regions

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in technical sales
• Strong exposure to:
• Mining
• Industrial
• Engineering environments
• Proven network and established relationships within the industry
• Technical qualification (Mechanical / Engineering / Technical field - non-negotiable)
• Strong mechanical and industrial understanding
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

What We’re Looking For:

• A technically credible individual who can engage confidently with engineers and operational stakeholders
• Strong relationship-builder with commercial awareness
• Self-driven and target-oriented
• Able to identify opportunities and close business in highly competitive environments
• A professional who understands industrial operations — not just sales theory

Why This Role?:

• Join a respected industrial business with strong market presence
• Opportunity to work with major industrial and mining clients
• Exposure to technically advanced industrial solutions
• A role offering autonomy, growth, and strong earning potential

If you have the technical background, industrial network, and commercial drive to succeed in complex engineering environments, we would like to engage with you confidentially.