Technical Sales Support Consultant - Industrial Automation

Posted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Edenvale, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Cloud • Logistics • Productivity • Software • Manufacturing
The Role
The role involves providing technical sales support, translating technical requirements into proposals, assisting with solution design, and enhancing external sales team effectiveness. Responsibilities include client engagement, technical solutioning, product knowledge development, and collaboration with internal teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

This role provides advanced technical and sales support to internal teams and clients. It plays a pivotal role in translating complex technical requirements into actionable proposals, assisting with solution design, and enhancing the effectiveness of the external sales team. The role is focused on engineering support, solution design, product development input, and high-impact pre-sales engagement, with a long-term trajectory toward product portfolio ownership.   

Key Responsibilities:  

Technical Solutioning & Support  

  • Engage directly with clients (in person, telephonically, or digitally) to gather detailed technical requirements and propose tailored solutions.  
  • Assist sales consultants with technically accurate quotes, system designs, proposals, and supporting documentation.  
  • Conduct product and solution demonstrations where required to support the sales process.  
  • Provide advanced product configuration and solution recommendations that align with customer needs.  

Product & Portfolio Knowledge  

  • Develop deep product knowledge across Rubicon’s portfolio with a focus on high-specification applications.  
  • Support the development of product bundles and offerings in collaboration with Product Managers.  
  • Participate in internal product and technical training programs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the sales support team.  

Sales Process Integration  

  • Collaborate closely with sales consultants to qualify leads, prepare quotes, and develop technical content for tenders and proposals.  
  • Track and manage follow-ups on key quotes and large-scale solution offerings.  
  • Identify opportunities for upselling or optimizing solutions during client engagements.  

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management  

  • Build trusted technical advisor relationships with key accounts.  
  • Support the sales cycle by attending key client meetings to present or clarify technical details.  
  • Contribute to client onboarding and post-sale satisfaction through continued solution optimisation and follow-up.  

Internal Collaboration & Reporting  

  • Liaise with operations, logistics, and finance to ensure smooth processing and fulfilment of technically complex orders.  
  • Maintain accurate records of client specifications, communications, and feedback using internal systems (e.g. HubSpot, NetSuite).  
  • Provide feedback to product and sales leadership on market trends, client needs, and potential new offerings.  

Role Requirements:  

  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability with an industrial automation background.  
  • Previous experience in a sales engineering, solution support, or technical sales role is highly advantageous.  
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical ideas for a non-technical audience.  
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and proposal tools.  
  • Ability to operate independently, while contributing to a cross-functional team environment.  

Skills Required

  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability in sustainable tech, electrical systems, or energy solutions
  • Previous experience in a sales engineering, solution support, or technical sales role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and proposal tools
  • Ability to operate independently while contributing to a cross-functional team environment
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
25 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

The Rubicon Group Ltd. provides sophisticated web-based ERP software modules for financial, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics for small to midsize companies. Their intuitive, cloud-based solution is designed to help manufacturers and distributors manage their business efficiently.

Similar Jobs

Mastercard Logo Mastercard

Manager, SME Product Management

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Hybrid
Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
38800 Employees

TransUnion Logo TransUnion

Account Executive

Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
South Africa
13000 Employees

Ericsson Logo Ericsson

Legal Counsel

Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
In-Office or Remote
5 Locations
88000 Employees

McCain Foods Logo McCain Foods

Commercial Analyst

Food • Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
In-Office
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
20000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
31 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account