Technical Sales Rep - Cape Town + Johannesburg

O'Brien Recruitment

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job SummarySales Executive - Rope Access Industry
Locations:Cape Town Branch (2 positions)Johannesburg Branch (1 position)If you're the kind of person who thrives on technical challenges and has a knack for closing deals, we need you. We're looking for three Sales Executives to handle rope-access projects from start to finish-no cutting corners.What You'll Be DoingSite Inspections & Quotations
  • Visit client sites, assess needs (painting, waterproofing, maintenance).
  • Review plans, calculate material and labour costs on the spot, and deliver clear, accurate quotes.
Generate New Business
  • Identify and approach potential clients in construction and industrial maintenance.
  • Build lasting relationships with decision-makers.
Sales Follow-Through
  • Own each project from quotation to completion: prepare the job card, handle all admin, and coordinate with operations.
  • Ensure every cost and budget line is correct-if it's wrong, we don't get paid.
Technical Support & Problem Solving
  • Advise clients on proven procedures (painting, waterproofing, building maintenance, rope access techniques).
  • Anticipate issues, recommend solutions, and keep the project on track.
Who You AreIndustry Experience
  • Solid background in construction, project planning and costing, and general building/industrial maintenance.
  • Hands-on knowledge of painting, waterproofing-and rope access experience is a major advantage.
Sales Savvy
  • You live by numbers: costings, budgets, profit margins-you know how to make a deal that actually makes money.
  • You translate technical details into plain language for clients and colleagues.
Communication & Languages
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans; Xhosa is a definite bonus.
  • Confident and firm when speaking with principals or project managers.
Personal Attributes
  • Problem-solver: you see challenges coming and have solutions ready.
  • Self-starter: you drive your own leads and manage your pipeline.
  • Detail-oriented: one misplaced zero could cost us-accuracy is non-negotiable.
How to ApplyAttached your CV. Make sure to highlight your rope-access (or related) experience, a recent project you quoted end-to-end, and the languages you speak.O'Brien RecruitmentRecruiter

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