Johannesburg: Industrial Engineering Junior Sales Person for Aluminium posted by Diverse Consulting Solutions

About the Role

Diverse Consulting Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sales Person to join our team in Johannesburg, near Roodepoort. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for promoting and selling item® aluminium profiles, fasteners, linear components, and accessories from our company catalogue. With a strong focus on lead generation, customer relationship building, quoting, product recommendations, and supporting senior sales staff with technical and administrative tasks, this role is ideal for someone with a passion for mechanical systems, excellent communication skills, and a drive to build a successful sales career in the industrial and automation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell item® aluminium profiles, modular framing components, and mechanical accessories through catalogue-based selling
• Conduct outbound calls, respond to inbound enquiries, and support walk-in clients
• Maintain and update customer information on CRM systems
• Prepare and deliver quick, accurate, catalogue-based quotations
• Follow up consistently to convert leads into sales
• Assist senior sales team with upselling and cross-selling opportunities
• Develop strong foundational knowledge of item® profiles, T-slot systems, accessories, linear motion elements, and assembly options
• Provide basic technical advice to customers (training provided)
• Interpret customer sketches, basic dimensions, or application needs to recommend suitable components
• Work closely with the engineering/design department on custom assemblies, cutting list, and BOM preparation
• Assist with order processing, documentation, and confirmation
• Track delivery schedules and communicate updates to clients
• Maintain catalogue stock, sample kits, showroom displays, and demo components
• Support trade shows, product demonstrations, and marketing events
• Build strong relationships with procurement teams, technicians, small fabricators, automation builders, and project buyers
• Ensure excellent after-sales service and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (an advantage)
• Valid driver’s license as well as your own car
• Basic understanding of mechanical components, aluminum profiles, or interest in engineering systems
• Ability to read simple drawings or understand dimensional requirements (training provided)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
• CRM familiarity (advantage)

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design

Salary & Benefits

Monthly Salary: R 15 000 to R25 000 Commission on top. Salary package is dependent on skills, qualifications, and years of relevant experience only. Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus Training on item® product systems provided. Fuel/transport allowance if field visits are required.

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