Technical Sales Consultant Market Related Salary

Technical Sales ConsultantOur client in the packaging industry is looking for a Technical Sales Consultant to join their team in Pinetown.Duties & ResponsibilitiesIdentifying and acquiring new business.Conduct process evaluations and introduce constant improvement initiatives utilizing the latest technology available.Maintain and grow existing customer base through cross-selling and up-selling, including the correct package concept.Preparing proposals and quotations.Negotiating service level agreements.Providing pre-sales and post-sales support.Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects in accordance with company procedures.Using the weekly call planner (SPI Tool) to work out daily priorities, log, and track all contacts and companies at every stage of the sales process with prospects and clients.Achieve/exceed monthly sales targets.Desired Experience & QualificationExperience & QualificationsMinimum three years' sales experience in the industrial, manufacturing/process environment.Experience with technical products and/or have mechanical exposure.At least a matric pass with mechanical/technical drawing subjects – NQF 4/5 (preferable).Post-matric technical slant NQF 6-7 level (ideal).Mechanical/process theory exposure (preferable).SkillsKnowledge of the Syspro System and/or a similar ERP system.Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Be able to interact with key players at different levels of the hierarchy of the company.Ability to work alone as well as be part of the team.A technical aptitude in pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical fields.Experience in managing specific contracts and projects, including the installation of the specific equipment sold as well as operator training.Strong planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks/workload.Ability to take control (inception to analysis) of product/process trials.Ability to draw out and focus on summary key drivers in a project.Package & RemunerationMarket related salary.
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