External Sales Representative

Are you a driven and solutions-oriented Sales Engineer with a passion for industrial automation and instrumentation? Join a trusted industry leader with over 25 years of experience, providing cutting-edge products and expert solutions to sectors such as factory automation, process control, and renewables across South Africa and into the rest of Africa.

This is your opportunity to work with a growing team that values innovation, service excellence, and long-term client relationships.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• 35 years external sales experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, or plant engineering
• Completed or partially completed Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and CRM systems
• Valid South African ID, Code B Drivers Licence, and own reliable transport
• Must reside in Cape Town (within 10km radius)
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
• Willing to travel for client consultations
• Passion for technical sales and delivering full-cycle solutions

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of factory/process automation, power, renewables, or control systems
• Proven track record of sales performance and target achievement
• Experience in tenders, quotations, technical sales presentations, and post-sales support
• Experience managing client relationships from concept to completion
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in a team environment
• Advantageous: SAP, CISCO/CCNA/N+, or prior CRM system use
• Highly professional, motivated self-starter with a customer-first mindset