Johannesburg: Technical Sales Executive posted by Fempower Personnel

About the Role

Fempower Personnel is seeking a highly skilled Technical Sales Executive to join our team in Johannesburg. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for developing and executing territory strategies to penetrate target sectors, leading complex technical sales processes, and building strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory strategies to penetrate target sectors
• Lead complex technical sales processes from prospect identification through contract closure
• Conduct technical consultations and develop customized proposals for decision-makers
• Maintain robust sales pipeline with consistent achievement of quarterly/annual targets
• Build and expand key account relationships to maximize lifetime value
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure optimal solution design and competitive pricing
• Identify and prospect new clients in technical sectors through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking, and events.
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings with prospective clients to understand their hiring needs and challenges.
• Prepare and present customized recruitment solutions, capability decks, and service proposals.
• Negotiate terms of business in line with company policy
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide client support including talent market insights, salary benchmarking, and workforce planning.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Work closely with recruiters to ensure seamless delivery of candidates that match client needs.
• Communicate job specifications clearly and provide context from client meetings to aid candidate sourcing.
• Assist with shortlisting candidates and coordinating interviews if required.
• Monitor trends, news, and updates in technical industries (e.g., IT, engineering, etc.).
• Identify market gaps, upcoming projects, and hiring spikes to proactively approach new business.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities to raise brand visibility.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM (e.g., sales activity, client interactions, pipeline stages).
• Report on weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs and sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with marketing to support campaigns and lead generation initiatives.

Requirements

• Matric + relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering/Business/Sales preferred)
• 5+ years proven technical sales experience with consistent achievement of targets
• Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales quotas and driving significant revenue growth
• Deep technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment
• Hunter mentality with ability to penetrate new markets and secure high-value deals
• Exceptional prospecting and lead generation skills with proven new business development
• Advanced negotiation and closing abilities with complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Territory management expertise with strategic account planning and pipeline management
• Consultative selling approach with ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Track record of building key accounts with major corporations
• Manufacturing sectors: food processing, automotive, chemical production, heavy industry
• Technical competency to engage with engineers, production managers, and C-suite executives
• CRM proficiency and expert-level presentation skills
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transport

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

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