Technical Sales Specialist for Mining Equipment in Rustenburg
Network Engineering · Rustenburg, North West
Overview
A well established engineering solutions provider is looking for a technically minded sales professional to sell valves, pumps and instrumentation into the mining sector around Rustenburg. You will visit mine sites, build lasting relationships with mining houses and EPCM contractors, and turn technical knowledge into sales. If you understand process equipment and enjoy being out in the field, this permanent role could be a strong next step in your technical sales career.
About the role
This role is all about getting out into the mining market and selling technical solutions that keep operations running. You will be the person clients call when they need valves, pumps or instrumentation, and you will work closely with engineering and operations teams to make sure projects are delivered properly.
What you will be doing day to day:
- Visiting mine sites to understand what clients need and recommend the right technical solutions
- Building and maintaining relationships with mining houses, EPCM contractors and industrial clients
- Promoting and selling valves, pumps, instrumentation and related process equipment
- Identifying new business opportunities and growing sales in your territory
- Preparing quotations, proposals and technical presentations
- Negotiating contracts and closing sales deals
- Providing after sales support to keep customers happy
You will need to travel regularly and hold a valid driver's licence. The role is permanent and full time, based in Rustenburg with site visits in the surrounding mining area.
Requirements
- Proven technical sales experience within valves, pumps, instrumentation or process equipment
- Strong exposure to the mining industry is essential
- Ability to read technical specifications and recommend suitable solutions
- Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel
- Commercially driven and technically strong
- Comfortable engaging with maintenance managers, engineers and procurement teams
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with mining houses, EPCM contractors and industrial clients
- Promote and sell valves, pumps, instrumentation and related process equipment
- Identify new business opportunities and generate sales growth within assigned territories
- Conduct site visits to understand client requirements and provide technical solutions
- Prepare quotations, proposals and technical presentations
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Negotiate contracts and close sales opportunities
- Provide after sales support and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Rustenburg, North West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Salary
- R500 000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is perfect if you have a few years of technical sales experience and you know your way around mining equipment like valves and pumps. When you apply, make sure your CV shows real examples of sales targets you have met and the types of mining clients you have worked with. If you have visited mine sites before, mention that too because they want someone who understands the environment.
In an interview, be ready to talk about how you read technical specifications and turn them into solutions. They will likely ask about your relationships with maintenance managers and procurement teams, so have a few stories ready. A valid driver's licence is a must because you will be on the road a lot.
Good luck with your application. This is a solid opportunity to grow your career in technical sales with a company that supplies the mining industry.
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