Junior Sales Person Aluminum Profiles Accessories Catalogs

Junior Sales Person – item® Aluminium Profiles & Accessories (Catalogue Sales)
Location: Johannesburg
Department: Sales Reporting to: Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Industry: Engineering, Mechanical Components, Industrial Automation, Aluminium Profile Systems
1.Remuneration & Benefits
• Market-related junior salary (+/- R15000 -R25000)
• Commission or performance bonus structure.
• Training on item® product systems provided.
• Fuel/transport allowance if field visits are required.
2.Role Purpose
The Junior Sales Person will be responsible for supporting and growing sales of item® aluminium profiles, modular framing components, and mechanical accessories through catalogue-based selling. The role focuses on lead generation, customer relationship building, quoting, product recommendations, and supporting senior sales staff with technical and administrative tasks. This is an entry-level position suited to someone with strong commercial drive, a willingness to learn technical products, and enthusiasm for working in the engineering and automation sector.

3.Key Responsibilities Sales & Customer Engagement • Promote and sell item® aluminium profiles, fasteners, linear components, and accessories from the company catalogue.
Research and identify new customers in manufacturing, automation, packaging, materials handling, and engineering sectors.
Conduct outbound calls, respond to inbound enquiries, and support walk-in clients.
Maintain and update customer information on CRM systems.
Prepare and deliver quick, accurate, catalogue-based quotations.
Follow up consistently to convert leads into sales.
Assist senior sales team with upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Technical & Product Support
Develop strong foundational knowledge of item® profiles, T-slot systems, accessories, linear motion elements, and assembly options.
Provide basic technical advice to customers (training provided).
Interpret customer sketches, basic dimensions, or application needs to recommend suitable components.
Work closely with the engineering/design department on custom assemblies, cutting lists, and BOM preparation. Sales Administration
Assist with order processing, documentation, and confirmation.
Track delivery schedules and communicate updates to clients.
Maintain catalogue stock, sample kits, showroom displays, and demo components.
Support trade shows, product demonstrations, and marketing events. Relationship Management
Build strong relationships with procurement teams, technicians, small fabricators, automation builders, and project buyers.
Ensure excellent after-sales service and customer satisfaction.

4.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Sales revenue growth (monthly and quarterly).
• Lead generation activity (calls, visits, CRM entries).
• Quote turnaround time and accuracy.
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business rate.
• Product knowledge improvement and technical proficiency milestones.

5.Required Qualifications Minimum:
• Matric / Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license Preferred:
• N6, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Design (advantage).
• Any sales, customer service, or technical product training.

6.Skills & Competencies Technical Aptitude
• Basic understanding of mechanical components, aluminium profiles, or interest in engineering systems.
• Ability to read simple drawings or understand dimensional requirements (training provided).

7.Sales Skills • Strong communication and presentation ability.
• Confidence in customer interaction.
• Good negotiation and follow-up ability.
• Strong phone manner and customer-facing attitude. Administrative Skills
• High accuracy in quotations and order entry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
• CRM familiarity (advantage). Behavioural Attributes
• Energetic, driven and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Professional, reliable, and consistent.
• Good team player. 6. Experience Requirements
• 0–2 years in sales, customer service, internal sales or technical support.
• Experience working with engineering components, CNC shops, automation suppliers, or industrial distributors is a strong advantage.



8.Ideal Candidate Profile A motivated entry-level sales talent with high curiosity for mechanical systems, strong communication skills, and the drive to build a successful sales career in the industrial and automation sector.
NB Only SA nationals need apply. 

Application Instruction:
Email: CV, Portfolio and a cover photograph (head and shoulders) to jeansibanda@yahoo.com or topnotch@telkomsa.net


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