
Technical Sales Representative – Industrial Machines
Kärcher
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Boksburg • South Africa
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About the role
- You will build powerful relationships with a wide range of customers across multiple industries.
- Display how our superior German-engineered technology can raise their standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
- Lead Kärcher's growth across the industrial channel, developing strategies that place our products in front of businesses nationwide.
- Identify potential customers and offer cleaning solutions for all parts of their business.
- Ensure our brand presence is strong and sales targets are exceeded through expert consultation and on-site product demonstrations.
- Achieve your annual sales budget and targets for the Direct Professional channel.
- Maintain a minimum of 25 face-to-face customer visits and conduct at least 3 product demos per week.
- Submit a minimum of 10 quotes weekly and accurately capture customer information in our CRM system (OneView).
Requirements
- Proven experience of 3+ years in field sales.
- Matric is essential; a Sales Diploma or Degree is advantageous.
- A strong technical aptitude and the ability to clearly communicate at all levels.
- Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- A valid driver’s license and the flexibility to keep the company vehicle in a roadworthy condition.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-linked commission.
- Company vehicle, fuel card, cellphone, and laptop.
- Medical Aid and Pension Fund benefits.
- Ongoing training and development through Kärcher Academy and eLearning.
- A supportive and innovative team culture in a global company.
- Opportunities to grow within an international organisation focused on sustainability and excellence.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
field salessales strategiesproduct demonstrationscustomer relationship managementnegotiationinfluencingtechnical aptitude
Soft skills
relationship-buildingcommunicationconsultation
Certifications
Sales DiplomaSales Degree