Company: Masskot Scale
Industry: Industrial Weighing Systems, Laboratory Scales & Precision Equipment
Department: Commercial Sales
Location: Germiston (Head Office, Gauteng) & Durban (Branch, KwaZulu-Natal)
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience Level: Entry-Level to Mid-Level
Posted Date: 26 August 2026
Closing Date: Open / Immediate Intake
About Masskot Scale & The Sales Representative Roles
Masskot Scale is a premier provider of commercial, industrial, and precision weighing solutions, servicing manufacturing plants, agricultural sectors, laboratories, and retail distribution centers across Southern Africa.
Masskot Scale is seeking target-driven, motivated Sales Representatives to join their expanding commercial operations at their Germiston Head Office in Gauteng and their Durban Branch in KwaZulu-Natal. In this client-facing position, representatives will hunt for new industrial clients, manage existing key accounts, conduct product demonstrations, and close deals across Masskot Scale’s extensive weighing equipment catalogue.
Key Responsibilities & Core Workstreams
In this technical sales position, your daily operational deliverables will cover four primary commercial pillars:
1. New Business Development & Hunting
- Prospecting: Identify, contact, and secure new business opportunities within industrial, agricultural, logistics, and laboratory sectors.
- On-Site Client Visits: Conduct direct sales calls and on-site client consultations to evaluate weighing equipment needs.
2. Client Relationship Management
- Account Retention: Build strong, long-term working relationships with existing clients across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
- Solution Selling: Recommend custom industrial scale solutions, load cells, calibration services, and system integrations tailored to client specifications.
3. Pipeline & Quotation Management
- Proposal Generation: Prepare accurate quotes, tender proposals, and sales contracts in consultation with technical teams.
- Sales Reporting: Track active deals, log client interactions, and submit weekly sales pipelines to management.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
To qualify for entry into these sales positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent.
- Work Experience: Proven track record in direct sales, technical sales, or industrial B2B sales (experience in weighing equipment, industrial supplies, or machinery is advantageous).
- Core Competencies:
- Strong hunter mindset with a passion for meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and telephonic communication skills.
- Self-motivated, energetic, disciplined, and goal-oriented.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Email).
- Licenses & Mobility: Valid Driver’s License (essential for client visits).
- Location: Based in or around Germiston (Gauteng) or Durban (KwaZulu-Natal).
What Masskot Scale Offers
- Established Industry Player: Career growth within a respected national weighing equipment enterprise.
- Competitive Earning Potential: Basic salary paired with incentive structures designed for high-performing sales professionals.
- Diverse Client Portfolio: Opportunity to work across manufacturing, logistics, farming, and scientific sectors.
Career Advice for Masskot Scale Applicants
- Specify Your Preferred Location: Indicate clearly in your cover email and CV whether you are applying for the Germiston or Durban branch.
- Highlight Technical/B2B Sales Experience: Detail any previous success selling machinery, industrial products, or technical hardware in your work history.
- Showcase Past Sales Metrics: Mention past monthly targets achieved or key accounts won on page 1 of your resume.
Sample Sales Interview Questions
B2B Prospecting & Objection Handling
- Question (New Business): “How do you approach a plant manager or factory supervisor to introduce new industrial weighing solutions?”
- Question (Value Selling): “How do you handle price objections when a competitor offers lower-grade equipment?”
How to Apply
Submit your application directly to the executive office via email:
- Company: Masskot Scale
- Email Address:
pa2md@masskotscale.com - Email Subject Line:
Application: Sales Representative - [Germiston OR Durban] - [Your Name] - Locations: Germiston, Gauteng | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal