Description:
Technical Sales - Corrosion Protection (Durban)
Sell specialized corrosion protection solutions and application services to engineering, manufacturing, and production companies.
Durban, Corrosion Protection Industry, Basic R35 000 pm with com, company car + fuel card, provident fund (6%), and medical aid contribution.
About Our Client
The company is in the corrosion protection sector. It provides specialized corrosion protection solutions and application services to engineering, manufacturing, and production companies.
The Role: Technical Sales - Corrosion Protection
The purpose of this role is to sell specialized corrosion protection solutions and application services rather than physical products. The role exists to develop and maintain client relationships while identifying new business opportunities through a consultative sales approach. It contributes to the business by providing technical support, achieving sales targets, and ensuring client needs are met through collaboration with technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize a minimum of 3 years of technical sales experience within the corrosion protection field to drive results.
- Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
- Provide technical support and solutions for corrosion protection applications.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and quotations.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure client needs are met.
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to company growth.
- Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Interpret technical drawings if required.
About You
- 3-5 years of technical sales experience in the corrosion protection industry.
- Strong technical understanding of corrosion protection methods and coatings.
- Proven sales track record and client relationship management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Technical qualification in engineering or related field (preferred).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings (advantageous).