External Technical Sales / Sales Engineer (Africa) - Cape Town

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

PE003654/MT

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Industrial Instrumentation and Valve Solutions industry is seeking to employ an External Technical Sales / Sales Engineer to join their Africa Branch, based in Cape Town.

Exciting Opportunity:

Join a well-established and growing organisation where you will be responsible for driving sales growth, increasing brand awareness, securing vendor enlistment, and expanding business throughout the African continent. This role offers the opportunity to travel extensively across Africa while building and maintaining strong customer relationships.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: Technical qualification would be an advantage. Grade 12 \/ Matric. Extensive technical knowledge of Instrumentation and Valves would be an advantage. Good sales background with a proven track record would be an advantage. Must be a self-starter with a proactive approach. Own reliable transport is essential. Must be willing to travel extensively. Must be willing to travel outside South Africa within the African continent. Understanding of cross-border trade. Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets. Responsibilities : Call on and service the existing client base. Expand the existing client base. Plan and conduct sales calls. Complete and submit call plans and call reports. Prepare and submit quotations to customers. Prepare and deliver sales presentations. Ensure sales budgets are achieved. Plan and execute market penetration strategies. Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's products. Liaise with customers on a regular basis to ensure service levels meet expectations. Evaluate policies and procedures relating to customer satisfaction and make recommendations where required. Promote the company's products and services while maintaining strong customer relationships. Contribute to the overall profitability and growth of the Africa Branch. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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