Technical Sales Consultant – Bloemfontein Region
- Position: Technical Sales Consultant
- Location: Remote – covering Bloemfontein, Welkom, Bethlehem and Kimberley
- Employment Type: Remote / Field-based
- Salary: Market Related
- Reference: CPT003664
- Contact: Kaitlin Mornet
Job Overview
A Technical Sales Consultant is sought to support and grow an installer network across the Bloemfontein region, including Welkom, Bethlehem and Kimberley.
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, sales ability and relationship management to help installers maximise product adoption. The role involves remote territory management as well as hands-on site visits, installation support, troubleshooting and product training.
This position is well suited to a self-motivated professional who enjoys technology, technical problem-solving and working directly with customers and installers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support installers in promoting and selling the company’s full product range.
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities through installer channels.
- Conduct site visits to provide installation support.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert guidance to installers.
- Deliver product training and increase product awareness in the field.
- Record all installer interactions accurately in the CRM system.
- Provide actionable market insights based on installer feedback.
- Monitor competitor activity and identify market trends.
- Submit weekly reports containing market insights and recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with installers across the territory.
- Drive product adoption and growth within the assigned region.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be measured through:
- High levels of installer satisfaction and engagement.
- Accurate and complete CRM records.
- Increased product adoption throughout the territory.
- Consistent weekly reporting.
- Useful market insights and actionable recommendations.
- Strong installer relationships and ongoing channel growth.
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in technical sales or field support.
- Experience in access automation or electronic security would be advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge.
- Advanced technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent relationship-building abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Ability to effectively manage a remote territory.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Qualifications
- Matric or equivalent.
- A Technical Diploma or N4 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering will be advantageous.
- Previous experience with access automation products is a strong advantage.
Key Skills
- Technical sales
- Field support
- Technical troubleshooting
- Access automation
- Electronic security
- Installer relationship management
- Sales development
- Upselling and cross-selling
- Product training
- Presentation skills
- CRM administration
- Market analysis
- Competitor monitoring
- Communication
- Territory management
- Self-management