Technical Sales Specialist for Valves and Instrumentation in Durban, KZN
Network Engineering · Durban South, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Network Engineering is looking for an experienced Valve Sales Representative to join a leading engineering solutions company in Durban South. You will combine technical expertise with strategic sales, developing new business while maintaining strong client relationships. This permanent full time role offers the chance to promote valve products, provide technical guidance, and identify solutions that meet customer needs in the industrial sector.
About the role
Join a respected industry player known for delivering high quality valve solutions to customers across a range of sectors. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic sales, developing new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
You will be responsible for promoting valve products, providing technical guidance, and identifying solutions that meet customer requirements.
Application Notes: When applying, ensure your CV reflects your valve sales experience, technical product knowledge, and key achievements in business development. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience within the valve industry
- Strong knowledge of industrial valves and flow control solutions
- Proven track record in business development and account management
- Ability to provide technical product support and recommendations
- Strong client relationship management and networking skills
- Experience preparing quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to identify new market opportunities and drive revenue growth
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel
- Self driven with a results oriented approach
- Relevant Technical Qualification (Advantageous)
Responsibilities
- Promote valve products to customers in the industrial sector
- Provide technical guidance and support on valve solutions
- Identify solutions that meet customer requirements
- Develop new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
- Identify new market opportunities and drive revenue growth
- Manage client relationships and network within the industry
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Durban South, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Technical Sales Specialist role, tailor your CV to highlight your valve industry sales experience, technical knowledge of industrial valves, and your success in business development. Since the job requires frequent travel, emphasise your valid driver's licence and willingness to travel. In interviews, be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've provided technical support, prepared quotations, and managed client relationships. The role is based in Durban South, so if you are local, mention that in your application. Network Engineering is a recruitment agency, so ensure your CV clearly states your achievements and keeps a clean, professional format. Good luck!
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