Technical Sales Specialist (Geological)

Recruiter

Primeserv Recruitment

Job Ref

JHB000278/VMC

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Driven and experienced

Technical Sales Specialist required for our global client, a leading manufacturer of matrix matched materials catering to the mining and exploration industries. The candidate will be responsible for driving sales, providing technical sales support to customers, actively seeking out new business and managing key customer accounts. A BSc with major in Chemistry and/or Geology is required combined with 3 to 5 years' experience in a technical sales role.

POSITION INFO

Duties and Responsibilities

Sales

• Ensure SOP compliance.
• Provide technical (geological) sales support to customers.
• Attend to customer requests promptly.
• Develop and maintain a sound and extensive customer base.
• Coordinate packaging and shipping.
• Follow-up on sales leads.
• Prepare sales documents.
• Meet monthly sales targets.
• Sales forecasting.
• Actively promote the professional image and products of the Company.
• Customer site visits within Africa.

Market Research

• Research and understand the market to identify new opportunities.
• Keep up to date with commodity trends.

Administration

• Accurately generate quotations.
• Process orders.
• Provide reports on: market trends, customer activity and relevant geographic factors.
• Record keeping.

Maintaining key relationships with

• Customers.
• Internal and external business teams, business partners at senior management level.
• Service providers and suppliers.

Education and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor of Science degree – Major: Chemistry and/or Geology
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a technical sales role

Skills and Competencies Requirement

• Excellent customer care and focus - ability to assess a customer’s needs and provide the correct solutions and/or required support for a positive customer experience.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office.
• Business networking skills.
• Strong work-ethic.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Mature.
• Innovative and agile.
• Persuasive and articulate - communicates clearly and reasons logically.
• Professional, personable, and service-orientated.
• Charismatic and driven.
• Highly organised with good time management including punctuality.
• Conscientious - meets deadlines, pays attention to detail, and ensures high quality output.
• Respects and works well with others.
• Displays integrity and trustworthiness.

Please note

Should you note meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 14 days from date of advertising, please accept your application as being unsuccessful.