Cape Town: Technical Sales Representative posted by Time Personnel

About the Role

Time Personnel is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Sales Representative to join their team in Cape Town. As a key member of the sales team, you will be responsible for promoting and selling products and services to existing and prospective clients, while also identifying and growing additional business opportunities within existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the company’s brand image and values through professional conduct at all times
• Conduct an average of ten client visits per day
• Compile and submit weekly call reports to the Sales Manager
• Track and manage sales performance and gross profit margins
• Promote and sell products and services to both existing and prospective clients
• Actively pursue and follow up on leads and referrals generated through fieldwork
• Deliver product demonstrations to current and potential customers
• Identify and grow additional business opportunities within existing accounts (upselling)
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets
• Prepare detailed service reports for clients when required
• Ensure client staff receive appropriate product and service training
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within each account (e.g. Buyers, General Managers, Chefs, Contract or Area Managers)
• Support customer deliveries when unexpected situations arise
• Perform basic technical installations, maintenance, and repairs of equipment where needed
• Provide after-hours support to customers when necessary
• Attend and actively contribute to sales meetings
• Share market feedback, including competitor activity and account developments, with the sales team
• Assist the Debtors team with collections and follow-ups on outstanding payments when required

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
• Diploma in Sales or Marketing would be beneficial
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a comparable sales role is required
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office is advantageous
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong sales, presentation, and bilingual communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Well-developed organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Solid problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this role. However, a relevant Diploma in Sales or Marketing would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience