Sales & Technical Support Manager
Hire Resolve
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 23 September 2025 - Closing Date 22 October 2025

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Job Description

Are you a driven and technically skilled professional ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Sales & Technical Support Manager to join a leading company in the packaging industry.

In this role, you will oversee both sales initiatives and technical support functions, ensuring top-tier customer service, expert product knowledge, and strong commercial performance. You will be responsible for managing key customer accounts, leading a support team, and acting as the technical liaison between clients and internal departments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead the sales and technical support team to achieve performance targets.

  • Provide expert-level technical support to clients, resolving product and process-related issues.

  • Maintain and grow strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.

  • Assist in the development and execution of strategic sales plans.

  • Liaise with production, R&D, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

  • Deliver customer training and product demonstrations where required.

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, product innovations, and competitor activities.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales and/or technical support role within the manufacturing or packaging industry.

  • Proven experience in managing customer accounts and leading teams.

  • Strong understanding of packaging machinery, materials, and production processes.

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

  • Willingness to travel to customer sites when necessary.

  • Valid driver’s license.



Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

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