Permanent - Technical Sales Engineer - Cape Town - South Africa

Position Overview:

Position requires a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join the Cape Town team as a Sales Engineer. The primary objective of this position is to drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and to secure vendor enlistment within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Calling On and Servicing Existing Client Base

v  Planning and making sales calls.

v  Completing and submitting call plans and reports.

v  Prepare and submit quotes to customers.

v  Prepare and present sales presentations.

Expanding Existing Client Base

v  Planning and making sales calls.

v  Completing and submitting call plans and reports.

v  Prepare and submit quotes to customers.

v  Prepare and present sales presentations.

v  Cold calling to identify and secure new customers.

Contribution to Branch Profitability

v  Ensure that sales budgets are met.

v  Planning and executing of market penetration strategies.

v  Gain and maintain in depth knowledge on company’s products.

Quality of Service Rendered

v  Liaise with customers on a regular basis to ensure that service levels are meeting expectations.

v  Evaluate policies and procedures with respect to their impact on customer satisfaction and make recommendations where required.

Person Specification for Sales Engineer/ Technical Sales

v  Mechanical/Technical qualification an advantage.

v  Extensive technical knowledge of valves would be an advantage.

v  Instrumentation knowledge or experience would be an advantage

v  Good sales background with track record an advantage.

v  Must be a self-starter (go getter).

v  Must have own reliable transport and be willing to travel.