Junior Sales Person for Aluminium Profiles Accessories (Catalogue Sales) Permanent Position | in Johannesburg nearly near Roodepoort Preferably must be able to start immediately. Must be willing to relocate near the Company – essential Must have a Matric / Grade 12 Must have a N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (is an advantage). Must have Valid driver’s license as well as your own car Any sales, customer service, or technical product training. advantage Basic understanding of mechanical components, aluminum profiles, or interest in engineering systems. The Junior Sales Person will be responsible for supporting and growing sales of item® aluminum profiles, modular framing components, and mechanical accessories through catalogue-based selling. Industry: Engineering, Mechanical Components, Industrial Automation, Aluminum Profile Systems Promote and sell item® aluminium profiles, fasteners, linear components, and accessories from the company catalogue. Must have a N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (advantage). 0–2 years in sales, customer service, internal sales or technical support. Experience working with engineering components, CNC shops, automation suppliers, or industrial distributors is a strong advantage but not essential. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Sales revenue growth (monthly and quarterly). Lead generation activity (calls, visits, CRM entries). Quote turnaround time and accuracy. Customer satisfaction and repeat business rate. Product knowledge improvement and technical proficiency milestones. A motivated entry-level sales talent with high curiosity for mechanical systems, strong communication skills, and the drive to build a successful sales career in the industrial and automation sector. The role focuses on lead generation, customer relationship building, quoting, product recommendations, and supporting senior sales staff with technical and administrative tasks. This is an entry-level position suited to someone with strong commercial drive, a willingness to learn technical products, and enthusiasm for working in the engineering and automation sector. Research and identify new customers in manufacturing, automation, packaging, materials handling, and engineering sectors. 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. Ability to read simple drawings or understand dimensional requirements (training provided). High accuracy in quotations and order entry. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook). CRM familiarity (advantage). 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. Please note there is a Pension Scheme which will be taken off your Net Salary, which is not negotiable. NB :The company does not pay half of the pension at all
