Sales and Technical Support Manager
RPO Recruitment
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 07 October 2025 - Closing Date 08 December 2025

Job Details

Job Description

A well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Sales and Technical Support Manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for customer service to join their team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical expertise, the ability to manage sales performance, and a proactive approach to resolving customer issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional customer service and technical sales support.

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers.

  • Manage sales budgets and monitor gross margins.

  • Attend to customer complaints promptly and effectively, ensuring responses within 24 hours.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting solutions.

  • Conduct preventative maintenance programs and customer equipment audits.

  • Identify and drive measurable technical and process improvements.

  • Liaise between customers, planning, and internal sales teams to ensure accurate forecasting.

  • Understand customer operations to deliver tailored packaging solutions.

Requirements:

  • Engineering Degree (BTech or BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics).

  • Proven experience in a technical sales or customer support role.

  • Strong organisational and relationship-building skills.

  • Proficiency in Excel with the ability to generate reports and analyse data.

  • Self-motivated, energetic, and able to inspire others.

  • Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

  • Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected].
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.