Sales Person at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A well-established industrial solutions company is looking for an experienced Sales Person with a strong background in technical sales of chemical raw materials and mechanical/engineering products.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, managing customer relationships, and growing sales across the mining, oil & gas, water treatment, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new business opportunities and manage existing customer accounts.
• Promote and sell chemical raw materials and mechanical/engineering products.
• Provide technical sales support and product recommendations to clients.
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and negotiate contracts.
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry through to order fulfilment and after-sales support.
• Liaise with internal departments to coordinate procurement, logistics, and project requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers across mining, oil & gas, water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, municipal, and industrial sectors.
• Coordinate project schedules, customer communication, and commercial administration.
• Monitor project progress, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, and ISO standards.
• Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and customer records.
• Continuously develop technical product knowledge and industry expertise.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' technical sales experience within the chemical, mining, or mechanical engineering industries.
• Experience selling chemical raw materials, industrial chemicals, pumps, valves, instrumentation, or related engineering products.
• Strong understanding of the mining, industrial, or petrochemical sectors.
• Experience with tendering, contract negotiations, and project management.
• Sales Management Diploma or relevant sales qualification preferred.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within Gauteng.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Closing Date 28 September 2026