Technical Sales Director

What You'll Do

• Set and drive the national technical sales strategy and revenue targets.
• Lead, develop, and grow a team of technical sales representatives.
• Own major client relationships across steel, metals, chemicals, mining supply, and engineering.
• Build and manage the sales pipeline — from prospecting through to contract close.
• Drive a consultative, solutions-based selling approach across the team.
• Identify new verticals and business development opportunities, including sub-Saharan Africa.
• Report on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends to the executive team.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related) OR Commerce with strong technical grounding.
• 10+ years technical sales experience, with at least 4 years in a senior or team leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of steel, metals, industrial chemicals, or related process industries.
• Proven track record of hitting revenue targets and growing accounts in a B2B technical environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and credibility at plant manager, procurement, and C-suite level.
• Valid South African driver's licence. Willingness to travel nationally.

If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, consider your application unssuccessfull 

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