Junior Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant - Africa Region
Location: Gauteng or Cape Town
The Opportunity
A leading provider of specialised engineering and technology solutions is seeking a commercially minded Sales Consultant to support business growth across selected African markets. This role is suited to an ambitious individual who combines technical understanding with a passion for developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
Working closely with the sales leadership team, the successful candidate will help expand market presence by promoting a portfolio of technical solutions to customers operating within infrastructure, natural resources, engineering, and related industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across assigned territories.
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
- Manage opportunities from initial engagement through to quotation, negotiation, order placement, and after-sales support.
- Prepare commercial proposals and solution recommendations that address customer requirements.
- Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer meetings both remotely and on-site.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, pipeline opportunities, and forecasts.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with technical, operations, and support teams to ensure seamless customer delivery.
- Represent the business at exhibitions, conferences, and networking events throughout the region.
- Travel regularly within Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa to support customers and expand the client base.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, Civil Engineering, Mining, or another related technical field.
- Around one to three years' experience within a technical, engineering, infrastructure, mining, or geospatial environment.
- Exposure to customer engagement, account management, technical support, or commercial activities would be advantageous.
- Ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness with an interest in developing a career in technical sales.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM software.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively.
- A proactive, organised, and self-driven approach to work.
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