Technical Sales Executive

Our client, a well-established and reputable packaging equipment supplier, seeks to employ an experienced, target driven and well presented Technical Sales Executive, who has gained 5+ years’ experience in cold calling, business development and sales of equipment used in the packaging sector.

Please note that this role does require extensive cold calling, as well as travel extensively, across the KZN region, to prospect new clients, and attend trade expos and related networking events.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION

• You must have Matric plus 3-5 years proven experience in Technical Sales, specifically cold calling and new business development, ideally in the field of packaging equipment or office automation/networked production equipment.
• In addition, you will have a solid background in managing the full sales process, identifying new clients and developing business relationships to concluding the sales cycle, as well as prospecting and cold calling, following up on leads and building profitable relationships with existing and prospective new clients.
• You must have a sound understanding of print and labeling machinery, networking systems and print inks/applications
• You will be administratively competent, able to analyse costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations and draft quotes.
• You will be fluent in English and Afrikaans – have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be proficient in drafting and presenting presentations to executives and decision makers at prospective clients.
• You will be able to travel nationally when required and have a valid, unendorsed driver’s license, coupled with a clear credit and criminal record, as well as contactable references (verifications will be conducted).

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kind forward your CV, salary package details and notice period