Job Description

External Sales Representative- Engineering

Location-Krugersdorp and be willing to travel to Rustenburg

Purpose of the Job:

To drive sustainable growth by promoting and selling the company's products and services to the hard-rock underground mining sector, with a focus on PGMs in Rustenburg. The role builds long-term customer relationships through professional sales skills, technical product knowledge, and exceptional service. Regular travel and face-to-face engagement with mining clients are essential to ensure customer satisfaction, repeat business, and market expansion across South Africa and into Africa.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain strong relationships with mining houses, contractors, and engineering teams through

face-to-face engagement and technical support.

Drive business growth by identifying new customers, products, and markets.

Execute proactive sales activities (cold calling, lead follow-up, product demonstrations) to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.

Provide technical advice and after-sales support, addressing customer complaints related to surface and underground mining applications.

Monitor and report on market intelligence, competitor activity, and sales trends to inform company strategy and assure growth.

Manage the full sales cycle: quotations, order tracking, stock availability updates, and customer communication.

Prepare accurate monthly sales reports and participate in sales meetings, trade shows, and exhibitions as required.

Conduct customer surveys to measure satisfaction and identify improvement opportunities.

Ensure compliance with mining safety regulations and company governance standards in all sales activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Matric (Grade 12) required. Business, Marketing or Technical qualification an advantage.

Demonstrated success in selling to hard-rock underground mining operations (PGMs).

Technical knowledge of underground mining consumables i.e valves, snatchblocks, mining hose, etc. an advantage.

Minimum 5 years' proven sales experience in mining, industrial, or engineering environments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to prepare reports, presentations, and forecasts; familiarity with

CRM/ERP systems for sales tracking.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently from Rustenburg and surrounding mining areas.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Technical & Industry Knowledge

Strong understanding of hard-rock underground mining processes, particularly PGM operations.

Ability to interpret mining requirements and match them with appropriate products, consumables, and services.

Familiarity with safety, health, and environmental regulations in South African mining.