Technical Sales - Application Specialist - Gauteng

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

BSc or NDip in Food Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related technical field., At least 12 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry or technical sales., Knowledge of food industry compliance standards such as FSSC, ISO, or HACCP., Strong communication skills with a commercial mindset and problem-solving passion..

Key responsibilities:

  • Promote and sell filtration and separation solutions to Food & Beverage manufacturers.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
  • Conduct onsite product demonstrations, technical trials, and prepare tailored proposals.

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Job description

Overview:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Technical Sales & Application Engineer to join a leading player in the filtration and separation solutions space. Focused on the Food & Beverage industry, this role is primarily sales-oriented, requiring both technical insight and commercial drive. The successful candidate will support key accounts while actively identifying and converting new business opportunities in hygiene-sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and sell high-performance filtration and separation solutions to manufacturers in the Food & Beverage sector.
  • Develop and grow client relationships, maintaining regular engagement to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within both existing and prospective accounts.
  • Conduct onsite product demonstrations, technical trials, and optimization support to showcase value and performance.
  • Deliver targeted technical presentations that address specific client challenges and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal support teams to prepare tailored proposals and solution strategies.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, service activities, and sales progress.

Requirements

  • BSc or NDip in Food Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 12 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry, technical sales, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
  • Familiar with food industry compliance standards such as FSSC, ISO, or HACCP.
  • Confident communicator with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for solving client problems.
  • Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable transport (client site travel required).

Whats on Offer

  • Competitive CTC package tailored to experience and capabilities.
  • Opportunity to work with globally recognized filtration technologies.
  • A hybrid role combining technical application support with strategic sales development.
  • Clear growth path in a high-impact, client-facing engineering environment.

This role is ideal for a technically minded individual who thrives in a sales-driven setting and is ready to build a rewarding career in the industrial solutions space.

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Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Presentations
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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