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Technical Sales - New Business Development

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

South Africa · On-site Full-time 1w ago

About the role

You will play a key role in engaging customers early in their planning stages - including new builds, refurbishments, and hygiene improvement projects - working closely with operations, engineering, quality, and executive teams to deliver tailored, high-value solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new strategic business opportunities where solutions add value
  • Build and manage a strong, forward-looking sales pipeline
  • Engage confidently with senior decision-makers, technical teams, and project stakeholders
  • Collaborate effectively with presales, sales teams, and technical suppliers
  • Drive consultative sales processes and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships
  • Grow presence within existing clients by creating new entry points and relationships

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven experience in technical B2B sales or consultative solution selling
  • Exposure to food processing, beverage manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineered systems
  • Ability to engage at plant, engineering, and executive level
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage longer sales cycles
  • Experience managing a sales pipeline and using CRM systems
  • Ability to drive opportunities from initial contact through to close
  • Willingness to travel nationally

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