Sales Engineeer - Electrical / Energy Sector

Introduction

Our client is an established and growing business within the electrical and energy sector , specialising in technical products and solutions for industrial and power-related applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with strong growth potential and play an important role in developing its customer base in the Eastern Cape.

They are looking for an experienced and technically minded Sales Engineer to join their growing business and develop strong relationships with customers across the electrical and energy sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sociable, driven and technically competent sales professional who enjoys working with people and has a strong electrical background.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.

• Identify new business opportunities and actively grow the client base.

• Provide customers with technically appropriate solutions and product advice.

• Prepare and present quotations, proposals and sales presentations.

• Conduct customer visits and travel as required.

• Understand customer requirements and work closely with internal technical and operational teams to provide suitable solutions.

• Follow up on enquiries, quotations and sales opportunities through to completion.

• Achieve agreed sales and business development targets.

• Keep up to date with developments within the electrical, energy and renewable energy sectors.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3–5 years' experience in a technical sales or sales engineering role.

• A solid electrical background , preferably within heavy current/electrical power .

• Experience in the sale of renewable energy plant, equipment or related products will be a strong advantage.

• Knowledge or experience relating to tap changers and auxiliary equipment for power transformers will be highly advantageous.

• Strong technical understanding combined with proven sales ability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A confident and sociable personality with the ability to build rapport and establish long-term customer relationships.

• Self-motivated, commercially minded and able to work independently.

• Willingness to travel to customers as required.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Clean police clearance/criminal record.

• Ideally based between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and East London ,

Package & Remuneration

Highly Competitive Salary