External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + Travel Allowance + Company
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External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + Travel Allowance + Company
Industry: Industrial Process Instrumentation / Engineering Solutions
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven External Sales Engineer to join a premier, world-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial process instrumentation. Operating within the Cape Town region, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing key accounts, and expanding market share through a consultative, solution-oriented approach.
This role offers a competitive basic salary, structured allowances, and a dynamic platform to advance your career with a global industry pioneer.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Territory Sales & Account Management: Secure new business accounts and proactively grow relationships with existing and prospective clients across the region.
- Technical Solution Selling: Analyze client needs, recommend tailored instrumentation products, and provide first-line technical support/maintenance guidance.
- Quotation & Order Management: Collaborate with internal sales teams to deliver accurate quotes, conduct timely follow-ups, and track deliveries for optimal customer satisfaction.
- Call Planning & Reporting: Maintain daily CRM updates, prepare structured weekly call plans/reports, and submit monthly sales reports and quarterly forecasts to the Sales Manager.
- Product Knowledge: Continuously expand technical expertise via e-Learning platforms and stay abreast of new product developments, upgrades, and market applications.
- Territory Travel Optimization: Efficiently plan client visits and travel schedules to maximize market coverage and minimize operational costs.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven track record in external sales or field key account management within the process instrumentation, automation, or industrial engineering sectors.
- Regional Knowledge: Strong established networks and client experience within the Cape Town and broader Western Cape industrial market.
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to read client specifications, understand process applications, and select best-fit instrumentation products.
- Self-Motivated & Structured: Exceptional organizational skills with high CRM hygiene and disciplined reporting habits.
- Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
How to Apply
If you meet the technical requirements and have a proven sales track record in process instrumentation, please submit your updated CV highlighting your relevant industrial sales experience.