Cape Town: Technical Sales Rep – Cape Town + Johannesburg posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Sales Executive Rope Access Industry
Locations:

• Cape Town Branch (2 positions)

• Johannesburg Branch (1 position)

If youre the kind of person who thrives on technical challenges and has a knack for closing deals, we need you. Were looking for three Sales Executives to handle rope-access projects from start to finishno cutting corners.

What Youll Be Doing

• Site Inspections & Quotations
  Visit client sites, assess needs (painting, waterproofing, maintenance).
  Review plans, calculate material and labour costs on the spot, and deliver clear, accurate quotes.

• Generate New Business
  Identify and approach potential clients in construction and industrial maintenance.
  Build lasting relationships with decision-makers.

• Sales Follow-Through
  Own each project from quotation to completion: prepare the job card, handle all admin, and coordinate with operations.
  Ensure every cost and budget line is correctif its wrong, we dont get paid.

• Technical Support & Problem Solving
  Advise clients on proven procedures (painting, waterproofing, building maintenance, rope access techniques).
  Anticipate issues, recommend solutions, and keep the project on track.

Who You Are

• Industry Experience
  Solid background in construction, project planning and costing, and general building/industrial maintenance.
  Hands-on knowledge of painting, waterproofingand rope access experience is a major advantage.

• Sales Savvy
  You live by numbers: costings, budgets, profit marginsyou know how to make a deal that actually makes money.
  You translate technical details into plain language for clients and colleagues.

• Communication & Languages
  Fluent in English and Afrikaans; Xhosa is a definite bonus.
  Confident and firm when speaking with principals or project managers.

• Personal Attributes
  Problem-solver: you see challenges coming and have solutions ready.
  Self-starter: you drive your own leads and manage your pipeline.
  Detail-oriented: one misplaced zero could cost usaccuracy is non-negotiable.

How to Apply

Attached your CV. Make sure to highlight your rope-access (or related) experience, a recent project you quoted end-to-end, and the languages you speak.