External Sales Representative – Rustenburg
Location: Rustenburg
Salary: Market related
The best salespeople don't chase every lead. They become the trusted partner customers call first.
Is this you?
You’re a relationship builder who enjoys earning trust through technical expertise rather than hard selling. Commercially astute, organised and self-motivated, you thrive when working closely with engineering, maintenance and procurement teams to solve real operational challenges. Long-term client partnerships motivate you far more than quick wins.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
Take ownership of an established portfolio of mining customers across the Rustenburg region, nurturing key accounts while uncovering new opportunities through solution-based selling. Regular site visits, technical consultations, quotations, tenders, contract management and forecasting will form part of your day, supported by internal technical teams. You’ll enjoy the variety, autonomy and opportunity to become a trusted advisor supplying underground mining equipment and engineering solutions that genuinely improve customer operations.Where you’ll be doing it
Join a respected engineering solutions business with a strong reputation for supporting South Africa’s mining sector. The culture values technical excellence, customer partnerships and empowering experienced sales professionals to build lasting relationships within a stable, collaborative environment.What you’ll need
A minimum of 5 years’ external technical sales or key account management experience within mining or heavy industry is essential. Experience selling underground mining equipment, capital equipment, hydraulics, pumps, valves, compressors, bearings or mechanical engineering solutions is highly advantageous. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, a valid driver’s licence and extensive travel within the Rustenburg region are required.What you’ll get
Enjoy a market-related salary, the security of an established customer base and the opportunity to build long-term relationships within one of South Africa’s most important mining regions while representing high-quality engineering solutions.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lindokuhle Modisane on LinkedIn, (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.modisane@thetalentexperts.co.za – we appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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