Hydraulic Sales Representative

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales

• Promote and sell hydraulic components including pipes, fittings, hoses, valves, pumps, and related equipment
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships within the agricultural, mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors
• Conduct client visits to assess technical requirements and recommend suitable hydraulic solutions
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals, and sales orders
• Provide technical product knowledge and support to assist clients in making informed purchasing decisions
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Ensure excellent after-sales service and resolve customer queries efficiently and professionally

Logistics, Reporting & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, and client databases
• Provide regular feedback and sales reports to management
• Collaborate with warehouse, technical, and procurement teams to ensure stock availability and on-time deliveries
• Ensure all sales processes are handled accurately, efficiently, and professionally

Unique Challenges

• Handle customer complaints and high-pressure situations professionally
• Work in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment
• Accurately interpret client hydraulic requirements and technical specifications

Minimum Requirements

Hydraulic Knowledge

• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, components, and applications
• Experience with hydraulic pipes, fittings, hoses, and related equipment
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and recommend suitable solutions

Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience in hydraulic sales, industrial parts sales, or engineering supply sales
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Technically minded with strong problem-solving ability
• Self-driven, motivated, and target-oriented
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Computer literate (MS Office and sales systems)
  
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